I am here to tell all you newer bandsters (like me) that there is potential relief from bandster hell after only one fill!!!! I had my first fill 8/10 (was supposed to be 8/9 - was feeling strange pain for 3 days prior so dr. opted to do flouroscopy fill on 8/10 - turned out all was well with the band equipment and pain has since gone away). My band was empty at surgery and the dr. put in 3ccs on 8/10. From about one week after surgery until the fill I was starving every day on 800 calories with a healed/normal stomach. Well - I did not expect to feel any relief/restriction off only one fill - as many on here say it takes 2-5 to get good restriction. But, guess what? I'm feeling restriction - following all the rules - and I'M NOT HUNGRY FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! So - I'm here to give everyone in bandster hell hope - the first restriction CAN give you at least some relief - and I hope it works that way for you too (we all know everyone's different). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON THIS JOURNEY!!!!

I am here to tell all you newer bandsters (like me) that there is potential relief from bandster hell after only one fill!!!! I had my first fill 8/10 (was supposed to be 8/9 - was feeling strange pain for 3 days prior so dr. opted to do flouroscopy fill on 8/10 - turned out all was well with the band equipment and pain has since gone away). My band was empty at surgery and the dr. put in 3ccs on 8/10. From about one week after surgery until the fill I was starving every day on 800 calories with a healed/normal stomach. Well - I did not expect to feel any relief/restriction off only one fill - as many on here say it takes 2-5 to get good restriction. But, guess what? I'm feeling restriction - following all the rules - and I'M NOT HUNGRY FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! So - I'm here to give everyone in bandster hell hope - the first restriction CAN give you at least some relief - and I hope it works that way for you too (we all know everyone's different). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON THIS JOURNEY!!!!

wow, I only got 1.3 in my first fill and I feel no different. No wonder. I ate at least 2 c of rice and beef at a chinese place and didn't fill like I was gonna die. I felt normal. I even lost .5 pounds yesterday. I've lost 20.5 pounds from my largest weight.

I am here to tell all you newer bandsters (like me) that there is potential relief from bandster hell after only one fill!!!! I had my first fill 8/10 (was supposed to be 8/9 - was feeling strange pain for 3 days prior so dr. opted to do flouroscopy fill on 8/10 - turned out all was well with the band equipment and pain has since gone away). My band was empty at surgery and the dr. put in 3ccs on 8/10. From about one week after surgery until the fill I was starving every day on 800 calories with a healed/normal stomach. Well - I did not expect to feel any relief/restriction off only one fill - as many on here say it takes 2-5 to get good restriction. But, guess what? I'm feeling restriction - following all the rules - and I'M NOT HUNGRY FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! So - I'm here to give everyone in bandster hell hope - the first restriction CAN give you at least some relief - and I hope it works that way for you too (we all know everyone's different). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON THIS JOURNEY!!!!

Thank you for posting this. I am anxiously counting down the days until my first fill 8/25/11. Due to this post I see light at the end of the tunnel!!! I am glad your fill helped you. Good Luck to you!

Omg that's cool my first fill is Friday the 19 th can't wait

I am so glad you are having exceptional results, that is what I am hoping for when I get my fill 2 morrow !! Best wishes!!

I am so glad you are having exceptional results, that is what I am hoping for when I get my fill 2 morrow !! Best wishes!!

That's awesome! I'm looking forward to my first fill on Aug. 24th. Hope I get restriction.

I just had my 3rd fill yesturday .5 cc 2 weeks prior .5cc (only had 1/2 cc because was going on vacation to remote beach location and we were concerned if problems occured) I had 3 cc at time of surgery and now up to 6 cc I have felt restriction from each fill - everyone of course is different and the amount and number of fills to reach your feeling of satisfaction will vary considerably

Reply to icandoit5 WOW 2 Cuos of rice..I have not tried any white carbs yet but I could not eat even 1.5 cups of anything since surgery..You sshould talk to your Doc and Nutritionalist - you do not want to strretch your pouch - overeating is one of the biggest reasons people have issues with the band ..and remmebr this is all about change and just because you "can" does not mean you should ..

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I TOTALLY got restriction from my first fill too!!! He put in 4cc for my FIRST fill, that was on Tuesday. It's Thursday and I've lost 3 Lbs!!!

Well said Debora Ann - I had a half a cup of brown rice yesterday and it gave me problems - I knew it was on my docs watch list but tried it anyway (becAuse it was the best option at the time) it didn't hit well at all. My point is as you said ... Because we can doesn't mean we should.

How long after the surgery do they give you your first fill?

For me surgery wa 7/13 first fill will be 9/1. Didn't start struggling with hunger until the last week and a half (since adding normal food.) ready for it