I got my first fill (4.5ccs) and still have no restriction. I have to admit I am kind of disappointed, especially because my surgeon probably would have done more. He had me sit up and drink water several times and I was paranoid about judging if the water went down correctly or not. Oh well. I have another appointment in a month so maybe I can get another fill then. :biggrin:

I got my first fill (4.5ccs) and still have no restriction. I have to admit I am kind of disappointed, especially because my surgeon probably would have done more. He had me sit up and drink Water several times and I was paranoid about judging if the water went down correctly or not. Oh well. I have another appointment in a month so maybe I can get another fill then. :biggrin:

I got my first fill a few days ago as well and I got 4ccs. My doctor told me right from the beginning that most people do not feel any restriction until they get 6-7ccs in them. After my fill she told me if after 2 weeks I feel no restriction and have no problems eating to call in and she will see me early. Maybe you can try that.. give it 2 weeks and then call the doctor and ask to come in early.. can't hurt!

I got 4 CCs my first fill; and had no restriction. The nurse said it could take 2 weeks for restriction to hit. When I hit two weeks I called about setting up another fill my next one was another 2 weeks out. Their policy is that it has to be 3 weeks from the time of you last fill before they will give any more. I was able to get an appointment for exactly 21 days from the first fill. Hopefully this will help.

My first fill was a little less than 3 ccs and I had no restriction. My second fill was 2 ccs and I am really tight! I am definitely not going to be able to eat like I was before! Good luck to you!

Your not really looking for "restriction" so to speak, but dimming of appetite.

If you can eat your 3oz of Protein and 1/2 cup of low carb veggies and be satisfied for 3 to 5 hours, you're at a good place. You may not feel "full" on that amount of food, you may have to move away from the table and wait a bit to see if that amount satisfies you.

I'm advised that if I'm still hungry 20 minutes or so after I finish my protein & veggies.. that I can have more veggies, provided they're not drowning in butter or sauce.

And yes, sometimes it can take a week or two for a fill to make itself known. Give it time. I've never had a 4.5cc fill.. that would make me nervous too. My first was 1cc and all the rest have been smaller (.5 to .2 cc's).

Hang in there, it will work for you if you follow the band guidelines most of the time.

Yay ! finally after reading this page i am feeling so much better :thumbup:

I was banded on 9/20/10 i'm down *(flucuating)* between 25-30 lb weight loss since a pre op liquid diet! I had my first fill this past friday ( 3 days ago) 2cc's and i feel nothing! No restriction what so ever! i'm thinking i need to call him in a week or so because i DO NOT want to over eat and gain ... I am trying to work on portion control and healthy foods and i have been doing a really good job but it's tme to move past the fluctuating 26 lbs and get to 30-35-40. he did tell me he gave me 2cc's and everyone is different, but he didn't mention that it can sometimes take up to a week or two to feel the restriction?? can you guys elaborate on that please. I mean if this is true i will do my best to bare with it and wait a few weeks before calling and pleading for more cc's LOL

So here is the update to my last post ! I went to my heart and wellness session at the hospital which for my hospital and doctor is mandatory 12 post op coarse. There is a team of nursing staff that meets with us each week for 2 hours of working out, nutrition and meditation. The head nurse told me that she sends a note off to the doctor to let him know i dont' feel a change after my fill and that i should call him. I did that on friday and sure enough i do have an appointment this friday to get another fill. I hope this one works !