Hello I got my first fill last friday so I am one week out and I don't feel any restriction, in fact I feel like my appetite is increasing and I am tolerating most foods. I was banded on January 24th and lost a fast 18lbs and now nothing. I recieved 3cc in this first fill and like most of you I am not sure how many cc's my band holds. Any suggestions? I am afraid if I go and get more filled now I will have too much restriction to fast......Jackie

Rarely do you get restriction on the first fill. While you may be able to eat anything in bigger portions, it doesn't mean you should. That choice is yours

I doubt your next fill will be as big and if you reach restriction too fast you can always have an unfill..

I got my second fill one week after my first. I don't think I really saw any restriction until about my 3rd fill though but a little at a time is best.

Hello I got my first fill last friday so I am one week out and I don't feel any restriction, in fact I feel like my appetite is increasing and I am tolerating most foods. I was banded on January 24th and lost a fast 18lbs and now nothing. I recieved 3cc in this first fill and like most of you I am not sure how many cc's my band holds. Any suggestions? I am afraid if I go and get more filled now I will have too much restriction to fast......Jackie

OMG. I feel the exact same way. My first fill was this past Tuesday 3/08/11 and I definitely feel as though I am eating wayyyyy more than before. Im not eating more because I want to, Im eating more because I am even hungrier. I also ate right before my fill and am wondering if that affected it in anyway since my wonderful dr's office never gave me any instructions about it beforehand. I'm also having a problem stopping when I feel satisfied vs. being full; especially if the food is yummy. I know that part is in my head, but the physical hunger is out of this world. I can't wait until my next fill.

I feel the same way I had my first fill on the 3rd, I felt something right after I had the fill but a couple of days went by nothing. I hungry more then ever now. I even went up 4 pounds but in my opinion I shouldn't gain weight because I'm doing this calorie count thing that allow me to track how many calories I eat (1801) base on my weight and height and I walk 45 mins 4x a week. I hope things change after a couple of fills.

Wow, we're all in the same boat. I wish I had gone to get my second fill sooner. I'm scheduled for March 24. I'm struggling to not gain any of my loss back.

This “boat” is starting to feel like a ship (or a really cramped dingy… however you want to look at it)!! I got my first fill a few weeks ago and I’m right there with you … I can eat a ton and I’m hungry all the time! I really try to stop myself from over indulging but when you’re hungry you’re hungry! I have my second fill scheduled but now I’m thinking I should just go ahead and schedule my 3^rd fill! J The rate I’m going I will gain all my lost weight back!!

Wow, i'm so glad to to know i'm not the only one going through this. I felt as if I was just not strong enough. I got my first fill 3/4/11, and you guys are absolutely right almost immediately i was hungry. i've been trying to make sure i watch what I eat but there is no restriction, i want another fill but my doctor makes you wait 90 days, by then i would have gained the weight i've lost back.

I hope there is still room in the boat! I had my first fill about 6 weeks after the surgery. Very little real restriction and what was there dissipated gradually. One month later i had my 2nd fill of only 1cc and I really have some nice restriction now. Learning to eat slow is my biggest problem and with more restriction I really have to be careful now. I ate some salad with crab and shrimp (no mayo) last night, i had my first experience with some slimming. Just got to slow down!

Just because you feel like you can eat more why are you? I dont understand that part.

Just because you feel like you can eat more why are you? I dont understand that part.

When you're still hungry and don't feel full...you eat more. Having the surgery doesn't automatically break all bad habits.

If you are eating enough protein you should not be hungry. You can get 10 fills if your not eating right you will be hungry.

If it was an exact science, we would all be thin.

Apparently some people don't have this over eating problem. Well then why did you get the band? I had to pay cash out of my pocket this is not a joke to me. I just want some restriction. Yes old habits are hard to break and I give myself credit for giving up sweets, all fast foods and many other foods I loved like pizza since I was banded January 24th... I am 30 lbs down and feel a great sense of pride in that, however I expected more from my first fill. As most people have posted here I feel like I am hungry more often and looking to eat more than ever since I first got the band. I will be calling my doctor tomorrow to see what the plan of action will be. Each person is unique and I appreciate all the support this forum offers!. Thanks Jackie

I did not see any restriction until 9.6 CC's and yes I was eating enough protein. As time goes on though and you get closer to restriction you may need to reasses hunger vs satiation. Sometimes I'm eating and I ask my self am I no longer hungry; but not neccesarily full. There are times I stop eating even though not "full". The band may or may not even at restriction make you "full" on a 1-1/2 cups of food. That's why actively creating a new relationship with food is important. Food will be there tomorrow and the day after so you don't need to eat it all today.

Hello I got my first fill last friday so I am one week out and I don't feel any restriction, in fact I feel like my appetite is increasing and I am tolerating most foods. I was banded on January 24th and lost a fast 18lbs and now nothing. I recieved 3cc in this first fill and like most of you I am not sure how many cc's my band holds. Any suggestions? I am afraid if I go and get more filled now I will have too much restriction to fast......Jackie