When you have the surgery is your band filled that day or do they not fill it? I don't feel full like they say. I can keep eating like I did before. I ate bread and pasta today and had to tell myself to not eat the whole plate.

It depends. Some people start off with a small amount in their band, some don't. I didn't have any fill when my band was placed...

When you have the surgery is your band filled that day or do they not fill it? I don't feel full like they say. I can keep eating like I did before. I ate bread and Pasta today and had to tell myself to not eat the whole plate.

I didnt have a fill until the 2nd month post op. I was on liquids for 2 weeks then mushies for 1 after surgery. I wasnt hungry at all. At the 1 month visit I had lost well so he didnt give me a fill. By the 2nd month I was ready!

It depends on your doctor... I didn't have any fill in mine, got filled today (5 weeks post-op). I think it's very, very common to feel no restriction in the period between surgery and your first "good" fill. Remember that you're in control of this!

When I went for my first fill she said I had a 10cc band. They had filled it 2.5 cc when I had the surgery and added another 2.5 m y first fill. I was banded the 10th of march so far I am down 30lbs. Go get my second fill next Wed.

Rachel412....... How many CC did you get for your first fill? Do you feel more restricted? Does your doctor advise a liquid diet again for a certain period of time. I have my first fill next week and just wondering. We are in the same area but I had my realize at Umass-Worc.. Thanks...

My doctor said that the bands come with a little bit in them, so unless your doc takes it out, everyone should have a tiny something in theirs

Thank you everyone!