lucy1113

:ranger:Hi. Has anyone been banded at Danbury Hosp in CT? Each hospital is so different on how many cc's at a time, how often, etc... (I was banded 9/6/07 and had my first fill last Wed----I am going back for another fill this Wed) Lucy

I know what you mean Denise. I was banded Sept 6 of this year. I have a 4cc band. I have been filled 3 times already but still am only at 2cc's. My doctor will only do .5 at a time. I have no restriction at all. I don't feel any different than I did before I had the surgery. Very discouraging. I am going to make another fill appt in January. I hope this one works.

I'm jealous of you guys. I want restriction but don't have any yet. I was banded 9/6/07 and have had 3 fills (my last one was last week). I really don't feel any different. My doctor will only give me .5cc at a time. (I have a 6cc band). The doctor seems annoyed that I have went back 2x in 2 month since my first fill. He kept telling me to exercise more, eat healthy and kept pointing to his head, stating it's all up there. I told him I am eating healty and exercising, however, I had this surgery to curb my appetite and I feel no different (actually it's the surgeon's assistance who I'm now dealing with).

I thought there was only 1 type of lap band and 2 sizes. What is AP? I have a 6cc band. Today was my 3rd fill. I am only at 2cc. They will not give me more than .5 after the first fill. The doctor doesn't seem to want to fill me. He keeps telling me to exercise and eat healthy. I am!!!! But I am also hungry which is why I got the surgery. Any other people have a hard time with their doctors not wanting to give fills/or not enough?

:hungry:Hi. I was banded on 9/6/07. I lost 20 pounds the first 3 weeks. These past 3 weeks I have lost nothing. Like you all, I am hungry. I am making healthier food choices however, I continue to consume too much. I had my first fill last Wed. My band can hold 6cc and they gave me 1cc. I feel no different---still has hungry as ever. I am going back in 2 days for another fill. Doc says a lot of people need to go a few times for a fill before they feel restriction. (I wish they would have informed me of that before the process so I knew what to expect and not get discouraged). I feel as though all the people who know I had it done keep staring at me and wondering.............. Lucy

I had my first fill today. I explained to the doctor that I am always hungry. He said my first fill should control the hunger and if not to come back in 2 weeks to get another fill. Well, I feel as I always did. I went out for lunch and would have been able to finish my plate (I didn't and of course remained hungry). Same with dinner tonight. I thought I would at least feel a little restriction-I mean, this is why I had the surgery . They filled me with 1cc and my band can hold up to 6cc. He did say that on "refills" they will only do .5 at a time. I know it's a slow process but needed to vent anyway. Lucy :hungry:

How is everyone getting so much cc's in their fills? I only got 1cc on my first fill and they say there after I will only get .5 on future fills. How do people get 5 & 6 cc's? I'm jealous! Lucy

Wow, kudos to you. How many fills did you have? I had my first one today and feel as hungry as ever. I'm a little disappointed but your message made me feel hopeful. Lucy

I got lap band and lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks. However the past 2 weeks I have gained and lost. My appetite is big and I can eat anything. I get my first fill next Wed. Am I going to see a big difference? I hope so. Lucy

I got banded 5 weeks ago. I lost 20 pounds in the first 3 weeks but the last 2 has been rough. I've gained and lost and eat like a pig. I have a huge appetite. I am getting my first fill next week. Does it really help? I feel as though I had the surgery for nothing. I want to feel ful. Lucy

Hi. I was banded on Sept 6th and have already lost 20 pounds. However, I am looking forward for my first fill as I am still starving!