volume of fill?

[eslmn1 0]

I just had my 2nd fill. First was 2.5cc and today was .5cc. The doc said every fill going forward will be .5cc. It seems a lot less then others that I read on this site. Does anyone know the significance of this? I believe I have a 10cc band. I am a pretty big guy (I probably dont need to say that here) at 6'1" and 270Lbs (woohoo down from 322!).

Is this just the doc being conservative? Any input would be appreciated

[123crod 170]

I have been banded for 4 months and just had my 3rd fill and now I am at 3ccs. My Dr is very conservative with the fills. He says it is best to go slow. I have ready where a lot of people get their fills too fast and then can not eat and have to get unfills.

So you are not alone. As long as you are losing you should be fine. I have a 10cc band too.

Congratulations on you weight loss!!

[Mimilou2004 13]

I am surprised that a big guy like you didn't get a 14ml band!!! Anyway, slow low fills makes for an agonizing wait, doesn't it? My docs are the same as yours and I will be below goal by the time I have restriction!!!! Hang in there and keep exercising and watching your diet. Congratulations on your wt loss.

Best wishes,

Mimi

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

The size band used is based, usually, on the size of your stomach. Fills are a matter of doctor preference usually, BUT you doctor may be thinking you will get to the green zone fairly soon based on what he knows about your anatomy and the band he chose.

My band had .6cc left in it when they tested it in the operating room. My first fill was 4cc and I ended up having 1cc removed because it was wayyyy too tight. Several fills (and another unfill later), I am at 5.8cc down from 6cc) and have been in the green zone for about 3 months. But my best friend is at 6.8 and only recently hit the green zone with that last fill. I'm now losing about a pound a week, every week. I'm happy with that. yeah, we'd all love the weight to disappear like that! but 80 down and a pound a week is fine with me.

We are all different. Our docs are all different.