First Fill Questions

[nikki914 1]

I had my first fill this morning.

I was wondering how much Fluid (cc/ml's) you received?

Also, did you feel the new restriction right away or in a few days?

What was the first thing you thought you could no longer eat?

Thanks for your help!

[teacherica 0]

My Dr. filled 2.5 cc's on my first fill. It did absolutely nothing for restriction. He told me that would probably happen. Don't be discouraged if your first fill or even your second fill gives you no restriction.

My second fill was very different. Again, he put in another 2.5cc's for a total of 5 cc's. I could drink Water but I had problem with Protein shakes that day, so I knew it would be very hard to eat food. I couldn't eat solids for a week after that. Very slowly, I was able to tolerate mushies, then regular food. I am 3 weeks into my 2nd fill and I am down 10 lbs. (I also workout) I still have problems eating solid foods, sometimes it's no problem, sometimes I PB everything. I stay away from bread, or dough, I won't even try honey or any hard food. I still am on soft food.

The hardest part is training my mind to pick smaller portions. I get very upset when I am very hungry and can only eat 3 or 4 bites. My stomache says no more, and it takes a few minutes for my mind to let go, but I am not hungry if I step away from the food. That part sucks.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I had no restriction until my 4th fill.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

. I stay away from bread, or dough, I won't even try honey or any hard food. I still am on soft food.

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Per the chart in my doc's office, you are TOO tight...as long as it's working for you, I guess "who cares", right?

But you need to be able to eat a healthy diet, maybe a very slight unfill would make that happen for you? You know best, not me, of course...but maybe your surgeon could give some guidance. I dont' think most of us are supposed to be restricted to only soft foods....too easy to turn to those fattening "slider" foods instead of eating healthy things.

[teacherica 0]

I may be too tight, but I can eat regular food, just not like I used to. Good news is I am scheduled to see my dr. this coming Monday so he will decide if I should get some taken out or get another fill. I am worried about getting the right nutrients in but I do make sure I have at least 2 Protein Shakes a day and a smoothie and v8 juice along with a Vitamin. That way I cover all the food groups. I do know that my band is getting looser now. I am starting to get hungry sooner and I want to eat more.

[gentylwind 1]

I had 3 cc left in the band at the time of surgery. He gave me another 2 cc on my first fill. I had minor restriction but nothing that really affected what or how I ate.

I had my fourth fill yesterday. Today is the first day I feel real restriction the way I hear others talk about it. I just had a container of yogurt and I feel full.

Its a long road to get to restriction for most people. Be patient.