I get my first fill in less than 2 weeks. I see alot here who seem to have horror stories about being over-filled. So far, I havent really had ANY complaints. very little soreness, raising my arms fixes the burping/pressure problem and my hunger isnt that horrible.

Currently, I do get hungry, but a few sips of Protein shake or Soup and I am good to go. I can not drink anything too quickly, i generally eat and drink everything one spoonfull at a time. If I get a fill, will i suddenly be unable to get even Protein shakes down? should i be more hungry then i am? almost afraid to go back to a normal food eating stage. afraid one bite of the wrong food and ill be off track before i begin.

Your first fill probably won't have much effect, other than making you a little sore for a day or so.

Some people don't feel any effect. I didn't, but my band was filled and then emptied because I

had a 38 lb weight loss so a fill wasn't necessary. You need to relax a little, this isn't that bad.

A fill will probably give a little restriction for a few days, then you'll be right back where you were.

If your weight loss is enough, a good surgeon may choose not to give you a fill until you either

stop losing or begin to have hunger you can't control.

yeah, thanks. think i am nervous because things dont usually go this GOOD for me. something HAS to go wrong lol.

yeah, thanks. think i am nervous because things dont usually go this GOOD for me. something HAS to go wrong lol.

I was thinking along the same lines Susan. I got a band on the 29th Sept and went for my first fill a week ago. As I had lost 40lbs since starting the pre op diet, the surgein suggested a fill was not needed so I didn't argue the toss. I am back in 4 weeks time to reveiw this but like you the whole thing, touch wood, has been a breeze so far.

I saw my surgeon today for my first fill, but he and I agreed that i am doing well with just the restriction from the band, so no fill today. I am down 23 lbs from start of pre op diet on 9/28. Banded on 10/12. I am following the nutritionist's recommendation to fill up on the protein and veggies, then have a little bit of carb if I have room. But honestly, I haven't really wanted much in the way of carbs. I made scrambled eggs with fat free mozzarella for breakfast. I though I'd try a piece of wheat toast. I took one bite and didn't like the way it went down, so I threw it away. I'm happy to have restriction at this point with no fill. So I see the surgeon in 6 weeks, or less if I need to. So I am... Arlene, a happy loser!