was banded on 4-7 and went in for my first fill today. i had lost 40 lbs as of 5-15, i was at 0 in my realize band. dr. gave me 5cc in the office and told me to try drinking a cup of Water. at half of the cup i started burping and feeling full and uncomfortable. for past 2 1/2 weeks been working out vigorously 5 days a week and was concerned i wasnt going to be able to keep myself hydrated.

he then added that it might be too restrictive so he took 1 cc out. was doing great today but when i came home i finished a can of Soup (15 oz) at 6:30pm then felt full but no burping or hick-up weird bubble feeling. at 9:30pm i felt really hungry and had another can of soup (15 oz) with none of the symptoms i had in the office.

does this mean i don't have enough restriction at 4 cc but the right amount when i was at 5 cc and couldn't take a half cup of water? or should i wait until i go back to solid food in 2 days to have a better gauge. sorry in advance if i'm being a bit obsessed

was banded on 4-7 and went in for my first fill today. i had lost 40 lbs as of 5-15, i was at 0 in my realize band. dr. gave me 5cc in the office and told me to try drinking a cup of Water. at half of the cup i started burping and feeling full and uncomfortable. for past 2 1/2 weeks been working out vigorously 5 days a week and was concerned i wasnt going to be able to keep myself hydrated.

he then added that it might be too restrictive so he took 1 cc out. was doing great today but when i came home i finished a can of soup (15 oz) at 6:30pm then felt full but no burping or hick-up weird bubble feeling. at 9:30pm i felt really hungry and had another can of soup (15 oz) with none of the symptoms i had in the office.

does this mean i don't have enough restriction at 4 cc but the right amount when i was at 5 cc and couldn't take a half cup of water? or should i wait until i go back to solid food in 2 days to have a better gauge. sorry in advance if i'm being a bit obsessed

I can't answer your question - but I want to say congratulations on your success so far. I was banded on 4/7 as well and I won't get my first fill until 5/28. I am not having much luck losing right now. I have only lost 18 pounds and that was during the first 2 weeks. I sure what like to know what you are doing and what you are eating. Keep up the great work.

It's very typical for the restriction from the first (and second, and sometimes third...) fills to be very fleeting.

I think you will know more once you get to solid food. That is when restriction really comes into play. Fluids just slide right down to your big stomach. Don't hesitate to call for another appointment if this fill doesn't do the trick. Best wishes!

I am so glad to be reading this post. I go for my first fill on the 2nd and am a little apprehensive. I wanna keep up on how you are doing, (ok a little selfish on my part..lol) so as to see how it will go with me. I KNOW, I know, that everyone is different and every dr is different. I am afraid they aren't going to put enough in (as I drive three hours to my drs. one way) or put too much in and I have to go back in two or three days. Oh well, guess we shall see. Good Luck honey, let us know how it works once you get on solids.

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I can't answer your question - but I want to say congratulations on your success so far. I was banded on 4/7 as well and I won't get my first fill until 5/28. I am not having much luck losing right now. I have only lost 18 pounds and that was during the first 2 weeks. I sure what like to know what you are doing and what you are eating. Keep up the great work.

my dr. has me on 600 to 700 calories a day with no more than

40 grams carbs, 30 grams of fats, and 30 grams of sugars. i am now taking 120 grams of protein{was 70} now that i am exercising harder.i lost 2 weeks of exercise due to knee surgery 12 days after being banded. i eat chicken breast and turkey breast, grilled fish up to 5 oz plus cup of low starch veggies at meals if i can get it down, some fruit juices, i snack on crystal light pops and sugar free fudgsicles . i use nectar whey isolate Protein 0 carbs,0 fat, 24 grams of protein, 100 calories with Water,lastly i been using IDS liquid whey protein tubes{ 42 grams of protein in a 3 oz tube} occasional low sodium light Soups. no bread, no Pasta, no potatoes, no rice and nothing fried.