3rd fill -5cc in a 10cc band

Ladybug35 · February 28, 2009

I just recently went in for my third fill and I was taken from 4cc's to 5cc's. I am really feeling the restriction now :wink:. Just 1/2 cup of liquid and I feel FULL. Is this normal!?

Ladydiana · February 28, 2009

Payad, Just wondering why do you think it took 3 fills to get to the point of feeling restriction? I was banded on 2/5 and feel like I could eat everthing. My first fill is 3/9. How do you communicate to the doctor in order to get to the sweet spot? Thanks to you all any advice will be helphfull.

AliNSanDiego · March 1, 2009

I have around the same fill level in my 10cc band and I have plenty of restriction. I don't measure my food, but I can only eat small portions. I take very small bites and chew, chew, chew. At this fill level I am not able to eat Rice, Breads, Pasta's. I can eat pretty much anything else...

Lady: Most Doctors fill at a slow level. My Doc says fast fills can cause slippage and other problems...You are probably in what we call Banster Hell. I went through it...It was not easy, but following my Doctors orders is what has made me so successful I'm my opinion

Ladybug35 · March 1, 2009

Hrmmm...I am also only able to take small sips of Water at a time, its not painful or anything but I can feel it in my chest. My Dr said that I had to be on liquids for 2 days and then move onto mushies for another 2 days. She also stated that I may have a little discomfort due to the fact that she had to remove all Fluid to measure the amount. She said my stomach would swell a little ? :wink: