First & Second Fills ????

[JoiaRox 430]

Really depends on you and your doctor...my schedule so far has been:

Surgery 1-7-10

1st Fill - 4 weeks later (2.5cc in at surgery, went up to 4.5cc)

2nd Fill - 3 weeks later (4cc in band, up to 5cc)

3rd Fill - 9 days later (up to 7cc in a 14cc band)

4th Fill - scheduled for 12 days from now

My 3rd fill was today (Saturday), and wasn't scheduled until next Wednesday...he let me come in early because I still, obviously, had no restriction. So, my doctor's pretty liberal with the fills - he listens to his patient and agrees to let me get fills as needed.

Edited March 6, 2010 by JoiaRox
Grammar Fix :)

[Brownhoney7 0]

I have hypothyroid disease and lose wt slow. So I decided to get banded 12/28/09. My start wt was 191lbs. After three months I now weigh 179 lbs. I eat well and write down everything I eat. My foods are measured into serving sizes. I watch my fat content too. I am exercise three times a week. I do what I am suppose to do. I can not understand why my lost is so slow. Can anybody share with me what can I do to speed up more wt lost? Do I need to go back to liquid diet?

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

I hope that you are doing better. I also lose very slowly. Drink lots of Water and it will help. ilene :thumbup:

[LOUISE MARIE 0]

had my first fill 2 weeks ago. I don't know what I was expecting, but I feel like I am NOT losing weight. I am scheduled for a 2nd fill the 2nd week of May. I am frustrated and anxious.

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

my other friend who has lost over 145 lbs tells me: Take one day at a time. You don't want to loose so fast. hair falls out when you loose fast..... measure your food, drink your Water. Keep your Protein amount up there. Calm down and enjoy life.

[Brownhoney7 0]

I am still not losing weight. As a matter of fact I feel like I have moderate restriction. My Dr. filled my band to 4.5 cc in Febuary 2010. It's been 2 months since my last fill and still no weight loss. What can I do to see a weight lost?

[Brownhoney7 0]

What does it take to lose weight. I have tried everything. This LAP BAND IS NOT WORKING. I had two fills since my surgery 12/28/09. My second fill was May 1, 2010. My start weight was 191. Today date is July 25 and I have lost only six pounds. I fill as though I have no restriction and every thing I do is to no avail. I need help with this problem. What can I do to lose weight quickly?

[DaMomb 1]

What does it take to lose weight. I have tried everything. This LAP BAND IS NOT WORKING. I had two fills since my surgery 12/28/09. My second fill was May 1, 2010. My start weight was 191. Today date is July 25 and I have lost only six pounds. I fill as though I have no restriction and every thing I do is to no avail. I need help with this problem. What can I do to lose weight quickly?

Keep getting fills til you feel restriction. This isn't an easy way, but it can work. You just have to persevere. I have horrible allergies and have had to have my band adjusted repeatedly, but it is worth it. Haven't updated my profile info in a while, but I have lost 50 pounds and have kept it off for a year and a half. I have never done that before. Would like to lose 20 or so pounds more, but still so happy to have lost what I have lost and been able to keep it up. Don't give up! That is the most important thing! Keep going back til it is working.

[Glass is Half Full Girl 0]

Hi !

I had my first fill 7 weeks after surgery and second fill exactly 30 days after that. It is almost 30 days again and ready for my 3rd fill. I think your timing is just right. They wouldn't give you a fill if they thought it was too soon. Good luck

[Brownhoney7 0]

Why have I developed a chronic cough for the last two months or reflux.

[dariasjourney 0]

probably reflux......try some prisolec OTC for a week and see if the cough stops...I am sure it will

[dariasjourney 0]

Water is good and crystal light also helps if you are tired of palin water... i am losing more weight now after plateauing for a few weeks. i really think that it depends also on how much excersie and stress you are under... i am going to tell you that incorporating more veggies does hlep too...

[MBruja66 0]

I had my first fill 5 wks after surgery and have not really notice any difference, I can eat almost anything and more than a cup full:mad:

[dariasjourney 0]

I ad 2ccs at surgery, then 5 weeks later 1.5cc then anotehr 1.5 ccs 4 weeks later, then another 1.5ccs 5 weeks laqter. I am due to get my next fill in a couple of wek sbut may postone since I am still having restriction. Have to figure that out. I havre lost 97 lbs since January

[dariasjourney 0]

veggies do help[ a lot