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The shoulder pain was the worst part of the surgery, mine lasted well into day 20 post op. It was crippling at times, I found that nothing really helped to ease it, I moved around and applied hot packs as often as possible. I also get a pinch in my left shoulder if I eat too quickly at times. Hang in there, it's completely normal due to the Co2 they use to inflate your abdomen so that they can see/move your organs to get to your stomach. Give it time.

You sound like you are exactly where you should be, which is exactly where I want to be!!!!! Great post Kitt3000

Really chasingadream? First fill after 18 months??? Have you had restriction all that time?

I had my surgery NOV 14, had my first full 6 weeks after - 1.5ml and no restriction. Went back to Dr 2 weeks later for another fill of 1 ml and still no restriction. 1 month later I go in for another fill and ask the Dr if he actually banded me! He puts in another 1 ml (takes me to 3.5ml now). That was last Monday and I still have ZERO restriction, so have made another appointment for this week. I guess everyone is different in what they require...me, I'm still waiting. Good luck with your first fill

This post is exactly what I needed to read. I had my band "installed" Nov 14 and am heading up to my 4th fill and feeling zero restriction. On my last trip to Dr I questioned the fact that I even had a lap band? I'm starting to feel like I've wasted my time, money, effort. I haven't put on any weight in that time but simply remained the same. I started my journey at 92kg (not sure what that is in pounds). I just want this bloody thing to start working.

Ok, so I now know for certain that my first fill on the 22nd december of 1.5cc has resulted in no restriction. My DR has made by next appt for 6 weeks time. Should I make an appt this week with him for another fill? No point in waiting !!!!

Bring on heaven!

I only did the barium meal the day after surgery. First fill was done with minimal fuss . Only thing DR did was test me with a drink of water. The barium meals are disgusting... Just saying ????

Wondering if some-one can give me some feed back as to what to expect from the first fill. I had my lap band inserted on the 17th November 2014 and have just returned to the Dr yesterday for my first fill. He did ask if I wanted it nice and tight , which I of course said yes to immediately. He showed me a picture of the zones and said that he wanted me in the Green zone......looked good, let's get this thing started!!!! I believe I heard him say he was to fill 1.5ml, which is great, except 1 day after I feel nothing.......no restriction (to be fair he has put me on a liquid diet for the next 48 hrs). I guess my question is, how long does it take to feel the first adjustment? My next appt with him is 6 weeks away. I really don't want to go through Xmas feeling like nothing is happening????