When will I really start to see the weight come off? I was banded on 12/17. I have lost 16lbs. My first fill is on 1/26.I am not eating anything like I use to .Will I see a difference after the 1st fill?

Everbody is different. My experience was that the first fill worked for 2-3 days and then I was back to normal. I had my second fill Mon. and it lasted a little longer (5 days) and had a more significant effect on my hunger. My doctor said to call if the hunger came back so i did. I go in for another fill in about 2 weeks.

When will I really start to see the weight come off? I was banded on 12/17. I have lost 16lbs. My first fill is on 1/26.I am not eating anything like I use to .Will I see a difference after the 1st fill?

Kim,

Fills will not cause you to lose weight. Only reducing your calories and/or increasing your activity will do that. The only thing the fill will do...when you get to restriction...is to give you that full feeling and keep you feeling full longer.

I never got the temporary restriction after my first 2 fills. After my third, I had a temporary restriction for about 2 weeks. Then it was gone. I went in yesterday for another fill of .5 cc and I have some restriction again. Before I could drink with my meals if I wanted (yes I know that's a no-no). Now, I can't even take a sip of Water during a meal without sliming or getting stuck. It's almost as if the water moves the things I've eaten around, causing a blockage. I also feel full again after a small meal.

The tech said it's probably only temporary, but I'll take what I can get and I have another appointment in 2 weeks just in case I need a bit more fill.

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Hahah you do realize you have lost 16lbs in less than a month right? I would say the weight is comming off.