VanGaurd fills

[PhotoNut 7]

Nope, Leener.. the 10cm band holds 4cc. The Vanguard holds 10cc. Click on the link below and have a look. There's a chart that shows the actual restriction on the stomach when each of the bands is filled, there's also pics of the 10cm and the VG band, filled and unfilled:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15216

[NeenBand 7]

Hmm...I'm confused now.The nurse said it was a 10cc band...so that would be a VG, right? And from what I'm reading, they have less complications but are harder to find "the sweet spot?"

[msks 0]

I had a fill of 4 cc (1st fill - VG band) on 3/13. I felt restricted for 3 days, by Thur, 3/16, I was back to being able to eat likle before the fill. My Dr. has scheduled another fill on 3/27. Any suggestions on the amount of this fill? I am trying to relearn to eat and it is hard when the restriction goes up and down.

[PhotoNut 7]

Not sure Leener.. give them a call on Monday and verify?

[coyotegirl 3]

I have the VG band and it was very hard to find the "sweet spot" I have had 8 fills and I'm at 6.8cc. I think I'm there this time but who knows? I know I am restricted but I might be too restricted. This band is a blessing for me but it sure is a pain! In the mornings I CAN'T eat anything and Water even hurts a little. but I do losen up later. Not much but some. I really really have to be careful of what I eat. No matter how much I try I just can Not eat bread of any kind. I try and try and chew and chew but no go.

Good luck and just keep trying to find that "sweet spot" You'll find it soon enough.

[schel 0]

I have the VG Band and have had 3 fills.

1st- @ 4cc total

2nd- @ 6cc total

and...

3rd- 8cc's total done yesterday.

Don't know if I have real restriction yet, but I hope this does the trick.

I know it is so frustrating. I did feel some restriction with the 6cc fill but nothing to brag about.

I hope that this extra cc does the trick.

Schel

[MyKdsDad 1]

Joy had her second fill yesterday and they took her from a 6 to an 8cc fill. They used the xray and restricted her so that the barium would not pass through. Then the NP unfilled her just a bit and we saw the barium shoot through her band. That was where they left her. Now liquids for a week and then back to mushies and such....

[MiaHalliwell 4]

I was wondering I am being filled under flouroscopy, so would the doc fill the band until it looks like you have restriction or will he just fill it a little. I don't know exactly what band I have but my doc showed me a pic of the VG band after my surgery so I am pretty sure that this is the one I have. My doc is new at this but I totally trust him. I wonder if my new found knowledge of fills from reading and reading will be of interest to him.

[NaturalBeauty 2]

I have the VG band and it's been murder getting good restriction with this size band, but do not fear, restriction is comming......

It's taken about 7 fills, (from a very generous doctor who says if you have no restriction in 2 weeks, come back) and 8.1 ccs in my band to get really good restriction. The last fill of 7.9 was good but this one, I feel it and I just got it today.

I will be on liquids for the next 3/4 days and mushies for 2 and then try solids but we will see. I can actually see the shape of my port in my stomach due to the weight lost, it's incredible.

Anyway, just wanted to say, stay encourage it will come. The thing I like about the band is the weight does not return, I have been consistant with lossing or staying the same and that's something that I've never done while dieting for the last 20 years.:scared:

[judybellyband 6]

Hi MyBand,

Sorry that I am so long in replying but the warm coffee/tea relaxes the restriction.. I have always had a tighter band in the mornings and have found coffee helpful. Likewise, if I eat ice-cream/yourt, I can only eat about 2 oz before the cold closes and then I throw-up. But that might just be me.

Judy

[MiaHalliwell 4]

I have just found out that I have a 4cc band, at least I think, LOL. He said the size was 10 mm, but I think he ment to say 10 cm. He is new to the band buisness. Just so that you know I am totally ok with that and was excited to be his first LB patient. I go for my first fill 4/27 at like 8:30 am. I can't wait.