Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

2 months post-op, 1 fill, still not working



Recommended Posts

I got the 9cc Realize Band on May 19th. After the first week of liquids, I had a normal appetite and all food went down fine (without even chewing). This was not at all what I expected. Then June 29th I got a 5cc fill and I still feel about the same, but I feel a mild constriction every once in a while. But then the food slips on through and I can eat more. I don't feel full after small amounts of food like I thought I would. I don't have to chew a lot either. Its almost as if nothing was done and I'm not losing any weight. Discouraging.

Is this normal for this time frame? Do I just need to be tighter? :) My next fill isn't until July 31st.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

We're all different, but until you have a good amount of restriction in the band, odds are you'll struggle, not lose, get hungry in between meals, etc. My surgeon is very conservative with fills and for me, after getting banded 8/29, I didn't really "find" restriction until March. Some personal school stress issues arose and I had a slight unfill, and the tightened back up May 7. Since May 7 I've lost almost 50 pounds. You can see from my ticker before that...not so much! So yes restriction makes a huge difference and yes it can take a while to "find" restriction. Hang in there. Many who lose early on do it just through sheer willpower and dieting. I opted not to do that; you'll have to choose what method is right for you. But keep the faith, when restriction happens you'll see what all the fuss is about! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got the 9cc Realize Band on May 19th. After the first week of liquids, I had a normal appetite and all food went down fine (without even chewing). This was not at all what I expected. Then June 29th I got a 5cc fill and I still feel about the same, but I feel a mild constriction every once in a while. But then the food slips on through and I can eat more. I don't feel full after small amounts of food like I thought I would. I don't have to chew a lot either. Its almost as if nothing was done and I'm not losing any weight. Discouraging.

Is this normal for this time frame? Do I just need to be tighter? :thumbup: My next fill isn't until July 31st.

This is so me...finally. My surgery date was May 26th, have a 10cc band. Was filled up to 4cc after surgery (no restriction). Have had to fills since @ 1cc each...still no restriction (although if something is rather large it will get kinda caught) but i am no where near a "sweet spot" Worried, i know it's still early, but I am still having do it all just like before lap-band!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got the 9cc Realize Band on May 19th. After the first week of liquids, I had a normal appetite and all food went down fine (without even chewing). This was not at all what I expected. Then June 29th I got a 5cc fill and I still feel about the same, but I feel a mild constriction every once in a while. But then the food slips on through and I can eat more. I don't feel full after small amounts of food like I thought I would. I don't have to chew a lot either. Its almost as if nothing was done and I'm not losing any weight. Discouraging.

Is this normal for this time frame? Do I just need to be tighter? :thumbup: My next fill isn't until July 31st.

I got my second fill today .6cc, total is now 5.2cc. I really didn't feel restriction and was schocked to learn that I had some in at surgery. I had lost 20lbs. since the mid April fill. On Mon. I ate a 16oz. prime rib without a moment of trouble.(really needed that fill) Funny thing is that I just admitted to myself that I was just flat out overeating. I wasn't hungry between meals beacuse I ate to much at meals. When I tested myself by measuring out the 4oz of food I was allowed, I found out I was full and didn't get hungry before time to eat again. You might want to try measuring your food, use a food log or calorie counter and make sure you are getting in the full amount of fluids; that helps with hunger. You might also limit the amount of time for eating and eat ONLY what is on your plate. If you feel restriction, STOP!!! Think of your choices, they might have more calories than you think.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am exactly the same. I have a 10cc band and have only had one fill upto 4cc...and since then, I haven't lost ANY weight. I feel like I am constantly hungry and was worried about having to wait until my second fill which was scheduled for Sept 9....so I called up and brought my appointment forward to August 13th...I honestly CAN'T WAIT until I get jabbed with that needle again! lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on 5/28/09. I lost 18 pounds in between surgery and my first fill on 6/29/09. Since then, I've lost ONE pound. I too am frustrated, but I know things will start moving along soon. I've been stuck between the same 3-4 pounds for 4 weeks now. I know there are some things I could be doing better especially with food and I need to get more Protein in. I think we just expect so much right away that we get upset when we don't see those numbers just pouring off the scale. I just have to remind myself of the overall picture and some of things that have changed in my life since making the decision to get the band. Just focus on some of the changes that you have made and look at your non-scale victories. I've heard it can take quite a few fills until some good restriction comes and then the 1-2 pound/week weight loss starts to kick in.

The Swenson Family

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in the same place!!! I just had a second fill. I now have a total of 5cc's. I can feel the food slowing down, but it's not stopping like it should. Sounds like we are all in the same boat. I would love to keep in contact with you all to update each other. Oh ya, I gained 4 pounds since surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, Its seems like I am reading my own story. I was banded on 6/19 and have lost a ttl of 7 lbs and that was the first week. Since then I have gained 2 lbs and then lost 2 again. I am at the gym 4 days a week and eat "normal" portions of food. Not restricted portions like I had hoped. I had my first fill 4 days ago and was suprised to find I had 4 cc in my 10 cc band then another 1 cc at my fill , the only change I see is that I am fuller longer, not that I can eat smaller portions. I have never felt restriction or the stuck feeling. Im already half way through my band! My friends and family keep asking me how much weight I have lost and I when I tell them 7lbs in since surgery, I feel like a failure. I just keep focused on the future and hope I will get to that "sweet spot" sometime soon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×