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so 4 fills so far and no restriction at all. (7cc / 11cc band). I am starting to wonder if this band will ever be right?

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Some people take more than that. Each person is different. Keep getting fills.

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I just received my 6th fill!

I'm FINALLY getting GOOD restriction.

Keep getting fills...everyone is different.

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so 4 fills so far and no restriction at all. (7cc / 11cc band). I am starting to wonder if this band will ever be right?

Everyone is so different. I didn't need a fill for over a year and I had restriction, but others that I know needed 4 or 6 or 7 fills before they had good restriction. Each of us is so different and that is ok. Once I started getting fills a fill would work for 3 or 4 or 6 months and then I would feel like I needed another one. There are so many things that go into what you personally need that it really isn't fair to compare yourself with anyone else. Take a look at this article How much Fluid do I need in my band? and let me know if it answers some of your questions. Also, you may want to sign up for our free call The 10 lessons of successful lap band patients on Wednesday and see if some of your questions are answered there.

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These articles are helpful as I will have my first fill on this Thursday. I hope I can keep up with some weightloss even before I get the feeling if restriction. It is so frustrating to only lose 12 pounds and I am 4 weeks post op...aT 1000 CALORIES A DAY and walking at least 3 to 4 miles.

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I know, i'm so discouraged, I've had 2 fills, no restriction, going to the gym 3-4 times a week, can't do any walking or any excerise on feet due to planters flaciitis , eating much more healthier, smaller portions, more hungry and have gained 2lbs , fill nurse will not listen. I get so sad. :(

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I know, i'm so discouraged, I've had 2 fills, no restriction, going to the gym 3-4 times a week, can't do any walking or any excerise on feet due to planters flaciitis , eating much more healthier, smaller portions, more hungry and have gained 2lbs , fill nurse will not listen. I get so sad. :(

Don't get discouraged... I was feeling like you after my 2nd fill because I could eat what I wanted and gained 4 pounds :o

But, now I've had 4 fills and up to 7.1cc in a 10cc band and now losing weight. I was thinking that I had spent all that money (self-pay) and had all that pain for nothing.

It will happen and you will get where you need to be. Don't worry about the nurse. Ask your doctor if someone else can do the fill because the person isn't helping. If they are only putting a certain amount in your band, they should be explaining why and talking you through it.

Remember, you're the patient and it's your body. No one else should have control over it or make you feel like you don't know what you're talking about.

Take care,

Julia

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