I've heard several people say that their 3rd fill was it for them, they called it the "magic fill". I have had 2 fills and have 2cc in my band, I really don't feel much restriction and I've only had 1 sticking episode. Should I ask my dr for more cc's? I had surgery May 4th and I've lost 26lbs. These last 2 weeks it's been the same 3lbs over and over?? Suggestions?

I would ask for another fill. I had my first fill last thursday and dr put 4 cc in on the first one. I had some restriction after surgery and then right after the fill and now it's going away. Good luck.

I'm surprised you've had 2 cc in your six weeks post op..sounds like your doc does fills fairly quickly but small fills at a time? How big is your band?

Fill #3 was the fill that kicked my butt. She added I think 1.2 cc to put me around 8.6 cc in a 14 cc band. I was tight but had to be very careful for about 6 weeks then around that time became REALLY tight...somedays I'd be sort of almost "okay" then others I'd struggle to get fluids down. I dealt with that for 6 weeks before I finally caved and got a slight unfill. She took out 0.8 leaving me with 7.8 cc (I THINK?) and OHHhhhh...the difference it made. That was about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I've still had a few stuck episodes and had 2 days where I went back to liquids for 24 hours but in general I am so very much better.

Yes, I think you need another fill, they do help, but be patient and you'll get there...nothing is worse than an overfill and the agony that comes with it!

Good luck!

I think #3 was my magic fill.

I started with 3 cc in my band. Felt no restriction but managed to get stuck.

Had 2 cc added for first, second and third fills bringing me to my current 9ccs.

I can only drink shakes in the morning and the amount I can eat progresses throughout the day.

I think I like it.

I was banded 05/04/10... I have a 10 cc band. I didn't get my 1st fill til I was 1 month post-op and I've had appts every 2 weeks after that. I get my 3rd fill this Weds, so everyone wish me luck!!

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Fill #3 has indeed been a killer. I was banded 4/28 and had fill #1 in early June....and then 2 and 3 w week apart. The Doc said that #3 would hit like a freight train and it has. I've been stuck a few times and the band is playing a big part in when and what I eat. I'm at 8cc and am supposed to get one more cc this week for a total of 9 (which is where the doc thinks I'll stay). I'm not sure if I'm ready to take it up a notch though...it's been rough but I'm sure worth it in the end.

the amount I can eat progresses throughout the day.

This is also true for me. Has anyone ever explained why this is so? If they have, will you please share the information? Thanks.