Had First Fill one week ago...and...

[WorkingMom 0]

I lost 7 lbs this week, but am seeing that I can eat almost a regular meal without any side effects (other than calories consumed).

I am trying to make healthy choices, but am feeling worried and uncertain if this is how it should be?

I have never experienced a pb or sliming or any other side effect since surgery on 1/12/09, which I am thankful for, but concerned that if I am eatting chicken and salad and bread and not having any issues somethign might not be right.

Thoughts?

[myturn0421 0]

I didn't feel any differences after my first fill. I lost about 5lbs that week, but I was also on liquids for a few days. I just had my second fill and I felt great restriction for three weeks, I lost 2 lbs each week. As of Monday, it's like all the restriction is GONE. At first I was afraid my band leaked, but I accidentally took too big of a bite and I definitely know I still have restriction, but I can eat a lot. Who knows.... I've read where people will "lose" their restriction, then it comes back. Kinda like being tighter in the morning - no rhyme or reason.

[GuyMontag 1,264]

I talked to one lady that needed 13 fills to find her 'sweet spot'. So don't be discouraged...sometimes it just takes some trial and error. Good luck.

[stacyiam 1]

Just keep your eye on the prize -- try to make the good choices & work to limit your intake. It was after my 4th fill that I felt like the band was working -- before that it was willpower.

I was banded 11/14/08 and I am now 41# down and the first 20 was ME -- that last 20 has been the band -- with me playing along nicely :-)

You will know when the restriction is right. You will feel satisfied after a yogurt or 1/2 baked potato.

I have NEVER left food on my plate before so this is a brand new world for me. You are early out -- just TRY to be good. Because it will come :-)

Edited February 20, 2009 by stacyiam

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I was banded in August and just after my 4th fill Jan 30th am finally feeling restriction. It takes a while!