Greetings,

My name is Saida. I live in Central NY. I was banded on 11-10-05. I had a first fill on 12-13-05 (1 CC in an Inamed 4CC band). I felt no different than prior to the fill. I can eat "normally"... meaning that I feel no restriction and I can eat as much as before surgery. I was on the MediFast diet (liquid Protein shakes) for 4 months pre-op. I lost 30 pounds pre-op, I have lost a total of 5 pounds since surgery (nothing in the last 4 weeks). I am curious to know how many fills it takes to feel the restriction. I have a second fill scheduled for 1/3/06. I pray that one gets me shedding weight. The surgery went well. I had a barium swallow study the dy after surgery. I've healed well. I feel terrific. I'm just not losing weight like I thought I would. I'm not worried yet as I have read that soemtimes it takes as many as 3 adjustments to feel a restriction. I would like to hear from anyone that has had a similar experience.

Saida

Banded 11-10-05

Highest weight: 214 lbs. Pre-Op weight: 184 Current weight: 179

I had to have a few fills before I had any restriction. You do need to take it slowly though as some fills won't kick in for 2-3 weeks. I waited 6 weeks between fills.