First fill yesterday, don't notice a difference

[MustangGirlRN 0]

I was banded on 11/7/08 and had my first fill 12/5/08. The Dr. withdrew about 2 cc from my band that was used to check the band before it was put into me, then pulled back into the tubing just kind of sitting there. He added 3 new cc and pushed it all on for a total of about 5cc in the band/tubing. I felt the band tighten around my stomach when he inserted the saline, but still do not feel restriction. I have my second fill 12/18/08 and I can't wait.

I did catch a stomach virus earlier this week and truly believe my stomach was swollen because I absolutely felt restriction until I got better. That was wierd, but it did show me what restriction felt like. I couldn't eat any bread because it felt like it was getting stuck. I didn't PB or anything, but it hurt until I got it moved through. I'll definitely be careful after my next feel!

[lindaloulynn 0]

I got my first fill yesterday, what a experience. I had 3 cc in my 10cc band from surgery, we then put an additional 1.5cc in. I sit up and was very dizzy took a sip and had such pain and nausea. I acutally threw up my sip of water! So we removed all the Fluid, immediate relief, and put back in a total of 4cc. So far no problems but my stomach is sore but I ate some yogurt this morning without problem so I will take it easy and see what happens. I was shocked at the reaction I had, my nubby was there and it shook him up as well! It was the first time I thought,what have I done!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I got my first fill yesterday, what a experience. I had 3 cc in my 10cc band from surgery, we then put an additional 1.5cc in. I sit up and was very dizzy took a sip and had such pain and nausea. I acutally threw up my sip of water! So we removed all the Fluid, immediate relief, and put back in a total of 4cc. So far no problems but my stomach is sore but I ate some yogurt this morning without problem so I will take it easy and see what happens. I was shocked at the reaction I had, my nubby was there and it shook him up as well! It was the first time I thought,what have I done!

It sounds like you have a vagal response. I have two friends who have had that problem. One fainted in the office! The other got dizzy and diaphoretic. I'm glad you're doing better today!

[vsnowrn 0]

I have had three fills and I have a total of a 3.5 cc in a 9 cc band, the doctor says people start feeling good restriction around 4.0-4.5 cc. I can tell a difference in the amount I can eat, but I am still able to tolerate most foods, Which is good. The weight continues to steady falls off, so I have no complaints in that department either.

Veronica

[EMTchick 0]

I had my first fill yesterday, I noticed some tightness yesterday evening and then this morning nothing really. My doc told me I would only be able to tolerate liquid for 24hrs, but I had eggs for Breakfast. Today I dont feel much restriction however I can tell that I feel full longer. I just worry about the amount I can eat. Does anyone else feel like you can eat more than you should. I dont exactly measure what I eat but I stop eating as soon as I feel full, and of course It's not much but I feel like its more than 2 oz. I dont know I dont mean to ramble but Im newly banded and having mixed emotions so to say.:laugh:

Banded: 11/21/08

First fill: 12/18/08 (1 cc)

Total Weight Loss: 25 lbs.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I had my first fill yesterday, I noticed some tightness yesterday evening and then this morning nothing really. My doc told me I would only be able to tolerate liquid for 24hrs, but I had eggs for Breakfast. Today I dont feel much restriction however I can tell that I feel full longer. I just worry about the amount I can eat. Does anyone else feel like you can eat more than you should. I dont exactly measure what I eat but I stop eating as soon as I feel full, and of course It's not much but I feel like its more than 2 oz. I dont know I dont mean to ramble but Im newly banded and having mixed emotions so to say.:laugh:

Banded: 11/21/08

First fill: 12/18/08 (1 cc)

Total Weight Loss: 25 lbs.

Were you told to not eat more than 2 oz each meal? My doc says 1 cup to 1 and 1/2 cup each meal. Protein first. I do measure my food because I don't want to stretch my pouch. IF I eat my 1 cup of mostly Protein and then an satiated for 4 hours, I know I am in my green zone. IF I get hungry before 4 hours, I eat some fruit and I know it's time for another fill. I was banded 10 months ago and I've lost 125lbs. I've had 4 fills.

[EMTchick 0]

Were you told to not eat more than 2 oz each meal? My doc says 1 cup to 1 and 1/2 cup each meal. Protein first. I do measure my food because I don't want to stretch my pouch. IF I eat my 1 cup of mostly Protein and then an satiated for 4 hours, I know I am in my green zone. IF I get hungry before 4 hours, I eat some fruit and I know it's time for another fill. I was banded 10 months ago and I've lost 125lbs. I've had 4 fills.

No I wasn't told not to eat more than 2 oz. each meal they just said that was an Ideal amount of how much my pouch would hold. what I do Is I only eat until I get the first feeling of fullness If I get hungry before about six hrs I drink Tomato juice.