Hi All

Was banded 11/10 and got my first fill (3.5 cc's in a 10cc band) yesterday.

I drank half a dixie cup of Water before I left the office and it went down slowly but OK. The rest of the day I drank my prescribed liquids with no problem. Today, my Soups went down like nothing, I could have gulped them down if I wanted. I also experienced hunger (2nd day of post-fill liquid diet protocol, 2 days mushies next 2 days) I experimented with a spoonful of cottage cheese and that went down no problem.

I don't feel any restriction. Should I ask for a top-off? Or wait until 2 days of 1/2 cup mushies?

Am I in Bandster Hell and you old-timers are laughing at me?

Thanks to advise O Wise Ones!

Jenn

Hey Jenn.....first of all take a breath .....give it some time and see how you do, usually from reading this forum it takes a few tries to get to restriction. I had my first fill 4.2cc in a 10cc band about a month ago and didn't get any restriction so i called my Dr's office and scheduled another fill all in which i have Dec 29th....I am sure we will get to that perfect sweet spot soon...GL to you!

I just got my first fill today. Dr. T. told me that he was giving me 4cc today and in two weeks he would give me more. He said that he goes slowly until I get the right amount. I had no problem drinking the cup of water and stopped for a Jamba Juice right afterward. I was amazed, thought that I would feel some resistance, but didn't. I have lost 22 lbs since my surgery! Celebration time uh huh.

It took me 3 fills each two cc's each. I am at 6 cc's in a 10 cc band. I finally am in the green zone. My Dr. also said he can over fill the band if needes later, but I am good with what I have now. It is a frustrating process but be patient and you will get there. Good luck.

I agree with the above, i did little by little and i know it is more expensive, but is the best way to do it. Again, it takes time for the brain to realize that you cannot eat like you used to. You have to work on both the brain and the right fill amount and that takes time. It took about 5 months and one little unfil to get to the right place. God Bless, m-

you're in bandster hell. It's gonna be okay. Relax, I always focused on losing, BUT being happy if I maintained during this time!

Thanks Everyone for your replies.

I've calmed down a bit

Going to enjoy my first day of mushies today and remind myself that this is an ongoing process.

I do have pals here that got their first fills using the 'fill it all the way until you can swallow water' technique and they are so happy, so I'm wondering if I can ask for the same thing.

Thanks again for your support and have a good day.

Jenn