I had my first fill last friday. It was only 2cc's. I expected to feel some restriction, but I feel nothing. Actually, I feel hungrier. I am to go back in one month, which he said would also be 2cc's. This seems very conservative to me, but I am new....so advice please... is this conservative? Im also reading that many doctors have you drink water during the fill to see if is adequate, he does not do that. Im just feeling a little worried and need some reassurance. Thanks so much!!

I had my first fill last friday. It was only 2cc's. I expected to feel some restriction, but I feel nothing. Actually, I feel hungrier. I am to go back in one month, which he said would also be 2cc's. This seems very conservative to me, but I am new....so advice please... is this conservative? Im also reading that many doctors have you drink Water during the fill to see if is adequate, he does not do that. Im just feeling a little worried and need some reassurance. Thanks so much!!

Hi, I got my first fill 2cc's 2 weeks ago. I also feel no different but hungry. I go to the gym 5 days a week and do cardio and haven't lost a pound. It' s a little discouraging. I hope the next fill works for both of us

Hi Ladies,

Surgery date 12/9/09. I 've had 5 fills, all 1-2cc's most of them were too tight I had to go back because I was choking at night, and I was eating maybe 1/2 of Protein and veg. I was very discourgaged that I made a bad choice, I went back to my doc, and I had her put in 1/3 of cc at a time as I tried it out. I am finally in that magical "Green Zone" In your cases mabe the size of your band is bigger and you need more Fluid, If you are hungrier after a fill, DO NOT WAIT A MONTH, you can gain weight, call your docs and tell them you are eating more and feeling hungrier. Gym gal. GOOD FOR YOU! You may just need more protein since your hitting the gym, that's what I figured out after I did a boot camp and did not loose a darn thing! First fills are hard because ya don't know what to really exspect but if you have a good fill it should feel like it's taking a few minutes for your food to go down once you swallow, Good luck!

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Hi, I got my first fill 2cc's 2 weeks ago. I also feel no different but hungry. I go to the gym 5 days a week and do cardio and haven't lost a pound. It' s a little discouraging. I hope the next fill works for both of us

I had my first fill last friday. It was only 2cc's. I expected to feel some restriction, but I feel nothing. Actually, I feel hungrier. I am to go back in one month, which he said would also be 2cc's. This seems very conservative to me, but I am new....so advice please... is this conservative? Im also reading that many doctors have you drink water during the fill to see if is adequate, he does not do that. Im just feeling a little worried and need some reassurance. Thanks so much!!

. I had my first fill today. 4cc's. Dr put in 5cc's, but the water I drank felt like it was in my chest, so took 1cc out. I did have to drink water, several good sips. It didn't hurt at all. Dr said I had a thin abdominal wall (not squishy fat) which makes it easy to find my port. I go back in 8 weeks. Said 1 pd a week was fine. Evidently the body adjusts to fills, so next visit I can get more fill if necessary. It takes time to find the right amount Dr. said. I had surgery $eb. 7th and have lost 33 pds so far. Dr. Said it was good. My Dr had me drink water & I do think that is necessary when getting a fill. Thank you for listening to my fill experience!

I had my first fill last friday. It was only 2cc's. I expected to feel some restriction, but I feel nothing. Actually, I feel hungrier. I am to go back in one month, which he said would also be 2cc's. This seems very conservative to me, but I am new....so advice please... is this conservative? Im also reading that many doctors have you drink water during the fill to see if is adequate, he does not do that. Im just feeling a little worried and need some reassurance. Thanks so much!!

. I forgot to say that after my first fill Dr has me doing liquids for 2 days then soft foods for 2 days. I did feel a little bit queasy for a bit after fill, but it lef quickly. Other than that, no problems. Thanks again.

Everyone is different. I got my surgery on Valentine's Day this year! Myself, along with my sister, got our first fill yesterday - I got 2 1/2cc's, and my sister got 3cc's. Everyone's different when it comes to how much/how little Fluid is needed. If you're still feeling hungry, you may need more fluid put in. When you get a fill, you're supposed to feel full in between meals. Have you tried the actual lap band website? it's www.lapband.com - it has a lot of information, and yummy recipes

Thanks for all the advice. Scale moved down 2 pounds, so that was encouranging, but I am feeling hungry ALOT! I am going to call and see if the will give 2nd fill sooner than 1 month. He seems very conservative, so I don't know if he will. Thanks again

Thanks, that is a super website, full of great information

Everyone is different. I got my surgery on Valentine's Day this year! Myself, along with my sister, got our first fill yesterday - I got 2 1/2cc's, and my sister got 3cc's. Everyone's different when it comes to how much/how little Fluid is needed. If you're still feeling hungry, you may need more fluid put in. When you get a fill, you're supposed to feel full in between meals. Have you tried the actual lap band website? it's www.lapband.com - it has a lot of information, and yummy recipes

Wait the full four weeks before you get your second fill. Fills don't always show their full impact immediately. The band won't make you less hungry - it will just help keep you full longer when you eat and allow you to eat less to reach that point.