Hello,

I have a 9.5cc band with a 4cc fill. I go on Feb 16th for my 2nd fill. Does anyone else have this size band and what was your fill history?

Schel

I was banded 11/28/05 with a 10cc Vanguard, and had my firtst fill (2cc) on 1/9/06. Went back for another today, but the surgeon said I don’t need it. (;

I have a 9cc band.

I was banded on 9/05

First fill 11/05 1.50 cc

Sec fill 12/05 2.0 cc

Third fill 1/06 2.5 cc Restricted now

I have a 4cc band.

Hi! Mine are below in my signature. What worries me is while I feel this last fill more than the others I'm worried I don't have much room left!

Laura,

So does that mean, that you have a total of 8cc in your band? When I go in for a fill which I have only had one, he takes all the fill out 1st and then puts 4cc in. All I know is I don't feel any restriction on a regular basis. I even had a beer yesterday and felt nothing. I am so looking foreward to Thursday for my next fill.

Schel

Yep! Just under 8cc. In fact the assitant told me before my doctor came in to do the fill, he didn't know of anyone of the doctor's patients that had that much. The doctor said everything looks great, nothing leaking or eroding, just that my body is very resilient. Basically, doing whatever it can to allow me to keep eating.

The doctor did say when I come back in two month if I haven't lost a significant amount of weight that he's going to "close my band and sew my lips shut". He said noone fails on his watch! I know he was kidding, (I think!) and he's right. I need to get back to basics and start working with it, instead of around it. Oh well! Good luck! Laura

I have 7ccs in my band. Last fill in January my doc said he wouldn't feel comfortable putting more in, because he wasn't sure how far he could go with the fills. (If that fill didn't work). Fortunately it is working and I am feeling restriction like I should. It varies from person to person.

Again, I'm glad someone is thinking on the same wave length as me. I just had my first fill today. First of all I did'nt even know I had a VB! I thought I could hold 4 cc and then today I found out other wise. On a good note though, he filled me with 5cc right off the bat, I had Soup for dinner and I can't really tell if it's working.

Should I feel restriction right away? Just wondered.

I have the Swedish band, which has yet to be approved in the USA, but it holds a similar amount to the VG band. (but is softer, and less likely to cause complications).

First fill. 4.5cc (no restriction)

Second fill. 5.6cc (adequate restriction)

I have the vanguard band.

My first fill was 3cc and I can't wait for another fill on march 3rd because I have only a slight restriction now so I'm thinking the DR. will put in another 3cc....... I'll let you know.

Hello yaa'll!

Went yesterday and I am at 6cc now. Didn't loose an ounce, stayed exactally the same. At least I didn't gain. So we'll see. Can't tell much yet because I'm on liquids, but I'll keep everyone updated. I'm hoping for the best!

Schel

I also have a large band and it's half filled. I have restrictions when I start eating but then can eat quite a bit and not get full easily. Does this mean I need another fill?

Hello---I have an 11cc band and I have 8.8 in mine. I also go to Dr. Maese in Dallas. I am having terrible time reaching the right spot. I have been FOUR times since Jan 4th and still not too restricted. Just thought I would say hi and put in my two cents. Would love to get to know some of you---Misti

I finally noticed restriction yesterday, however I still seem to be able to eat more than I think I should. Next fill I am maybe going to ask for another cc. I have the VG band and it is at 6cc's. I am glad I have room to go though.

Schel

hey there mate, i am from england (ipswich ) living in the u.s and also have a non f.d.a. approved band . having real problems with fills here in the u.s and i am having to go to mexico for one, but let me ask ya how much are fills at home ?? and is it still really new there , mum told me that ann diamond got one done and she was on that biggest loser show and hadn't lost !! i was thinking it might be worth me going home next time and getting my next one at home on a amily visit !!