I had a my first fill at the end of last month. I did fine with it, stayed on liquids and mushies for a few days, and I definitely could feel a difference. Since about last week I'm noticing that I can eat more and don't feel full as fast (it's also that special time of the month). I'm going back to the doc on Wednesday but I was just curious if this happened to anyone else. I hope my band isn't leaking or something!

I had a my first fill at the end of last month. I did fine with it, stayed on liquids and mushies for a few days, and I definitely could feel a difference. Since about last week I'm noticing that I can eat more and don't feel full as fast (it's also that special time of the month). I'm going back to the doc on Wednesday but I was just curious if this happened to anyone else. I hope my band isn't leaking or something!

Very common. I've had 4 fills and experience this same issue on all of them. It will take you a bit to get to the level you need for the band to work. I wouldn't worry about having a leak so soon in the game.

If you are really worried, have them take out the saline that's in your band first before the next fill. They can tell you how much is in there and if it's less than what was put in originally, then you have a leak. But like I said, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Julia

As you lose weight, fat is also lost from around your stomach causing your band to be lose. Most doctors will remove the saline to measure it (to check for leaks) and then add that amount back in and then some for a fill.

Good luck!

I had a my first fill at the end of last month. I did fine with it, stayed on liquids and mushies for a few days, and I definitely could feel a difference. Since about last week I'm noticing that I can eat more and don't feel full as fast (it's also that special time of the month). I'm going back to the doc on Wednesday but I was just curious if this happened to anyone else. I hope my band isn't leaking or something!