Hi All - I got my first fill 2 days ago and it did not hurt at all! My question is - my band is a 8cc and they filled me with 5cc's yesterday - is that a good amount? Today was the first day I was allowed to eat - so I think the 5cc's is good for me - I had 1 1/2 egg whites at 9am and got full with thoses (orderd 2 but couldn't eat them all) then wasn't hungrey til about 12:30 and eat the smallest salad ever and was full and I still feel full....this is a good thing - correct? The only thing is I don't feel thirsty and they want me to drink 64 ozs....I have been nursing a 20oz bottle all day??? Any thoughts from the pros on here? thanks

I was just banded on july 1st so I havent had a fill yet, but to me it sounds like you got a good fill. As far as drinking i am not a big drinker so i also have problems with that, not sure if that has to do with your fill.. Congrats and keep up the good work!

The Water is more important than most people realize.

Water performs many functions but one of the most important is carrying waste and toxins out of your system

Is the reason you are drinking so little physical or mental? Could you force yourself to drink the water?

If you can't drink 64 ounces of water in a day, you are too tight.

I agree that bumping up your Fluid is crucial. It is very,very important to drink enough fluid.

Don't wait until you are thirsty--drink up, throughout the day.

As for your question regarding whether 5 ccs is a "good amount," it sounds like, for you, it is great. It's quite an aggressive fill for a first one, but early in the game, it's pretty common for doctors to give larger fills. (As you get closer to restriction--if you require more restriction, you'll probably find that the doctor gives tinier and tinier amounts each time.)

Now...go drink up!

If you can't drink 64 ounces of Water in a day, you are too tight.

Agree!

I almost never feel thirsty and I also struggle with the water thing. I do feel tired though, and it is almost always when I have neglected my water. If I drink, I feel better almost imediately. You might be a very tiny bit too tight, but you should wait because it will loosen with time. Keep sipping water, it is so important for a lot of reasons!!! Hugs!!!