Hi i was banded on 27th july

My question is i have had my first fill last week how long should i wait till i go for my next fill

i can feel a little restriction when drinking but i seem to be able to eat which seems like a lot for having restriction

i haven't lost any weight the last couple of weeks i am just wondering if i am eating to much .does anyone having any tips on what to eat and how much .xx i would be gratefull of any help i just seem to be stuck.

The band probably isn't going to stop you from eating- it'll make it so that you're satisfied with a smaller meal, and you stay satisfied for 4-5 hours. Read the link in my signature. Can you tell us a typical day worth of food for you? And are you exercising?

I would say 4 weeks for your 2nd fill if you don't feel any restriction. I had my first fill 4 weeks after surgery and then 4 weeks later for the 2nd. I still had no restriction and waited 2 weeks after the 2nd fill and then 2 weeks after that. It seems my 4th fill did the trick. In my head I still get hungry, but there is no way I can eat lots of food for fear of being stuck-and I know what foods will get me stuck. It's a real learning process.

By my 2nd fill I was getting so frustrated and decided to go every 2 weeks until I felt the band working. Keep in mind however that sometimes it takes a couple of weeks to truly feel results.

Hi i was banded on 27th july

My question is i have had my first fill last week how long should i wait till i go for my next fill

i can feel a little restriction when drinking but i seem to be able to eat which seems like a lot for having restriction

i haven't lost any weight the last couple of weeks i am just wondering if i am eating to much .does anyone having any tips on what to eat and how much .xx i would be gratefull of any help i just seem to be stuck.

Mr Dr. is pretty aggressive. I was banded 7 months ago. Have been in to see him every 4 weeks since the surgery, and have had 6 fills based upon my appetite and weight gain/loss. Yes I did gain!!!

Saw him just 3 days ago, and we both agreed I am at a good place. No fills this visit, will not be back to see him for 3 months now unless I feel I need to.

I have a good feel of restriction. I am forced to eating only small amounts at any one sitting. If I wanted to, and I have once or twice, can go a full day without even wanting to eat. We went kyacking one day, and other than my Breakfast shake, I did not care to eat after that. (although I did have a few beers on the river!)

I am aware of my band being there with every swallow, no matter what it is. It's not uncomfortable, or overly restricted, but I am aware it is there and after a small portion of food, I can not eat any more. Solid foods take a certain amount of time to pass through the band and eating anymore will only cause great discomfort.

But be advised, it took me 5-6 months to get to this "Sweet Spot". I have found that most posts here with people freaking out about not loosing weight are those who have been banded very recently. You didn't get fat in one month.

thanks everyone for your reply it very much appreciated

i will get there i just need to get it in my head when am satisfied to stop instead of finishing the plate