How many ccs in your band before you got good restriction?

I have a 10cc band and I would say I am almost there after 2 fills. 3rd fill will be October 18. I can definitely feel restricted if I eat the proper foods, but I don't think it lasts as long as it should. Sometimes I cheat and can tell that the bad stuff is able to slip right through. (Then I make up for it with exercise!) I am learning to listen for signals and I am learning what post-banded "full" feels like. It's not the same as pre-band. All the full feeling is high up - not low like before. I have to admit it is a feeling that, to me, is not as satisfying as being full pre-band. I am, however, satisfied with being able to fit into some of smaller clothes and feeling like I am getting back in shape! Trade-offs and adjusting to a new way of life...that's what it's all about for me.

Ristina, I'm with you and felt some restriction after surgery; had to really watch what I ate or it wouldn't go down. I can feel it building up until I have to dislodge it then I feel 100% better. I get my first fill on Oct. 4 and I'm looking forward to it. I did manage to eat a small steak that was grilled medium-rare and it went down very well. Otherwise, I have to really be careful of what I eat. It's still a huge trial and error at meal times. :smile2:

I was banded on 7/22. I had my first fill of 1.5 cc's about 5 weeks ago. I do have some restriction, but not as much as I know I should. I have the same problem as so many others with pretty good restriction in the morning and daytime but not as much at night. Sometimes at night I can eat whatever I want (not always). I get my 2nd fill on 10/11. Looking forward to it. The way I currently feel I think I will probably only need about 2 more fills to get to optimum restriction, but we will see!

I had good restriction after my 3rd fill which put me at 5.75 cc in a 10 cc band.

I was banded on July 14, 2010 and have a 10cc band. I had my third fill on 09/21 and I am now at 4.8cc and that is good restriction for me right now. I have dropped 3lbs over the last 3 days! :biggrin: Not normal I am sure but I am not complaining! I was told my my technician that it depends on the size of the band as well as the person, every individual is different. I had spent so much time wondering if I would recognize the sweet spot, and actually my body has told me I am currently there. I have had fills done every 3 weeks following surgery and I am finally satiated. YAY!!! I love my BAND

I was banded July 8, 2010. I had my second fill a week ago and HELLO restriction! If I drink half a glass of water I feel full for about 10mins! I have been stuck many times in the last week and I'm quickly learning what I can and cannot eat. I have 6cc's in a 10cc band.

I have restriction now and only since my 3rd fill, which was 4 1/2 months post-surgery. I have had 9.5 cc in a 14 cc Allergan band for the past ~4 weeks. I now am satisfied with very little food, but also PB with very little of the wrong type of food. Slider foods still go down with no problem for me so I work on eliminating those from my diet as I encounter them. It's definitely a process.