Ok. I was banded on 9-29-2009. I have lost 33 pounds. I had no retriction after I was banded and could eat anything ( even though I did not) I have a 14 cc band. My doc put in 3 cc's and still no resrtiction. I mean I went to Vegas and had the buffet which I know is a big no no. However I did not eat the amounts I would have before the surgery. He gave me 4 more CCs of a fill tottaling 7 ccs now. I have some restriction now but still not enough. I can still eat alot more than I should . Put it this way I could go to Mc.Donalds an get the big mac meal and not relaly feel that full. I am not doing that but I have eaten 3 pieces of pizza in one sitting which every one I know that has had the surgery said there is no way they could do that and they have less cc's than I do. I am getting frustrated. I thought I should have more restriction by now. I guess I thought when I got the lap band that I would have immediate restriction and feel full well this is not the case. I also have my sister bitching at me saying. How can you eat a full meal I thought once you got the lap band you could only eat kids size portions. I am sure I should have lost more than 33 pounds by now.Advice anyone I really would appreciate it

You have a large band. Most of the people I read about have much smaller bands. I too have a large band, I have the 14cc as well. You are going to require allot more Fluid in your band before you start getting good restriction. Just be persistent. Make sure you keep going in for fills. I was going in monthly for fills. It will come. Stick to the diet. Eat in the right order and keep clear of Big Macs. It will work. You can do it, look your down 33 and that’s great!!

Good Luck!

Michelle

284/173/155

pre-band/current/goal

Banded 03/12/2009

I don't think there is really anything to do except stick with it and keep getting your fills. SOoner or later you will get the restriction you need. I know it's hard not to be impatient. I definitely need more restriction as well.