I am out since 1-20-12... Down 36lbs... What am I going to expect on first fill on Monday?? And does anyone else get a little hungry in between? And can the the first fill cure the snack attack??

Everyone is different. I didn't feel restriction till about the 4th fill. Right now you are going through bandster hell. Chill and let your body heal. Congrats and God bless...you will get there.

Going for my first fill on Tuesday of next week.. Unsure of what to expect!!

Philup, I had my first fill 2-1 and I hate needles. It wasn't bad at all. He put in 2cc and I thought I was feeling true restriction but found out you will be swollen after. I don't have much restriction yet, am scheduled for my 2nd fill 3/5 for another 2cc. Sometimes I get hungry within 4 hrs of eating, I try to eat my protein first to stop my snacking.

Did you lose all 36 pounds since surgery or was some of it pre-op weight loss. I had my surgery on the 19th of Jan. and I am down 20lbs. You are doing great!

My first fill is the 3/2 and I am hoping for some restriction. I get the whole bandster hell thing now!

I lost 5lbs pre-op and the rest is all post op..... I have been working out alot

I lose 5lbs preop and the rest was all post op I have been working out constantly and doing a ton of cardio

Most dont feel much different after the first few fills, you may be lucky and feel some restriction or you may not, so keep up the great work you are doing and be patient it might take 4 or 5 fills to get the right amount in your band

Thanx cazzy

It's not a gaurentee you will get a fill. MY Dr. weighs me in, checks the difference from last visit, divides by # weeks to determine how much I have lost per week.....if it is good, then NO FILL.

It's all about loosing weight !! Although he can also be concerned about hunger cravings too.

My laqst fill was last May. Have had acceptable weight loss every month since then, up untill last month. Then he gave me a very little fill as maintence. Next time I see him, in April, I may ask to have that taken back out.

I am not a big fan of needles either but it's really not a big deal. Some doctors give a numbing shot first but mine did not. Took me 6 months to get restriction so it may take several fills. Sorry not trying to be a downer. Talk to the doctor/nurse about what your diet should be immediatly following the fill. Most want you to do full liquids for 24 hours and then mushies for the next 24.