danaruth

I have had 6 fills so far. I am going in for another 12-27-10. Now I am at 10.5 in my band, and very little restriction. I schedule my fill when I want. Usually every 2-3 weeks

I just call and schedule every two or three weeks. I get my fills done by a PA not the Dr. I now have had 5 fills and 10.5 in my band. I can still eat a complete meal . Very discouraged. The PA told the Dr. of my dilemma and his answer was that I was not as big as most and that is why it is taking more for restriction. I hope I don't run out of room. I am glad I get fills so fast, it would take me two years with a non aggressive dr. Does anyone have this much in band before restriction???????????????

Im 3 weeks post fill and I feel like im eating waaay more then I should be. Weight loss is at a stop. I've only lost 20lbs in 9 weeks...Kind of discouraging. I have started working out (walking, Wii Active). .. I go in for my 2nd fill on 1/4/2011. My dr does fill's every 8 weeks.

@ danarth.....I dont understand how you've had 4 fills already. Does the Dr do them whenever you feel like you need one????

I was banded on 9-10-10. I have a Realize band 11cc. I am a low BMI and needed to lose 50 lbs to goal. I lost 12lbs in the beginning and have gained about 4 lbs. I have had 4 fills so far 9.6 and very little restriction. I am going in for fill #5 tomorrow. So frustrated, I feel this is not working for me. Has anyone experienced this but me??

Hello, I am from Texas, also. I was banded on 9/10/10. I had my first fill 10/5 4.5cc in an 11cc realize band. No restriction, yet. I am a little, no alot disappointed. Just have to be patient, I guess. I ate out today and was disappointed in the amount I ate. I am a little ahead of you maybe we can compare notes.

I was banded on 9/10/10 in Dallas,Tx. I am new to this journey. I had my first fill on 10/5/10.

I start real food tomorrow. I am afraid I won't have any restriction. It seems as though I can eat most anything. I haven't had any problems so far. Just waiting for that restriction, getting a little frustrated. I have read it may take a week or so for restriction. Sounds strange to me, this I don't understand. You would think you would have restriction immediately or not at all.

As I said, I am new at this and waiting for my next fill in 4 weeks:glare:

I am also 2 weeks post-op and feeling great.

I am just freaked out about the weight I might gain waiting for my first fill. My appetite is back and trying not to eat much.

I am so glad for the info. I had never heard that. It makes sense. I will be back on the mushies pronto. It was never explained why, and I knew I had no restriction. I guess this is why it is called bandster hell.

Hungry, can't eat real food, and no restriction. 1st fill 10/04, can't wait.

My first fill is 10/4. I feel I will gain what weight I have lost. A little frustrated!!

I was banded on 9/10/10. I am 2 weeks post-op. I am to be on mushies, but don't know why. I have not had trouble eating anything. I had lasagna, salad, toast and sugarfree lemon pie last nite. I hope i didn't hurt anything. I am not sure why the mushies since I have not had a fill. at this rate I am afraid I will gain all the weight I have lost. HELP ANYONE???