So is 5CC too much to start out with in a 11 cc band? I thought that was too much but I drank some water and it went down ok. She said the normal cc is 8 in a 11 cc band.

I have a 12cc band & my doc does 5 1/2 for 1st fill. I got 4 1/2 last week. I get to go back next week for 4 more ccs. Dont feel super restricted.

Hey juliec74. I'm in Birmingham also. I was banded on 7/3. What dr do u use?

My getting a little nervous about my first fill.

Hey juliec74. I'm in Birmingham also. I was banded on 7/3. What dr do u use?

My getting a little nervous about my first fill.

My Dr is Dr Schmidt at St Vincent's East...i was so nervous about my fill today that I took a half day off work! My appt was 3 and was not bad at all...like a shot..not bad at all!

Wow we use the same practice. My dr is dr. Miles. It's nice to meet someone from Birmingham.

Wow we use the same practice. My dr is dr. Miles. It's nice to meet someone from Birmingham.

Yes it is great to meet u...are u on facebook?? If so look me up...Julie Reno Camp

So is 5CC too much to start out with in a 11 cc band? I thought that was too much but I drank some water and it went down ok. She said the normal cc is 8 in a 11 cc band.

you are lucky that you could tolerate that much... YOu are off to a great start.

i had 3ccs in an 11cc band for first fill... second fill i had one cc... i couldnt tolerate that extra cc so i had to get half that cc taken out. my next appointment is 18th august. Im only just managing now ... not sure whether i can take anymore at the moment.

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I have the realize band and it took me to 10.6 cc 's in a 11 cc band to get restriction; so in hind site I wish my NP had been more agressive with fills.

I have the Realize band as well. My first fill was also 5cc. I have had two more additional fills since at 1cc a piece for a total of 7cc. I am due for another fill appointment on Monday and haven't decided if I want more. I feel I am in the zone and I usually stay satisfied for about 3.5 to 4 hours. My cravings and head hunger are gone and my appetite has diminished greatly.

I may ask for .5 cc not sure. I see the Nutritionist this Friday so I will get her opinion on things.

I just had my first fill today and have the realize 11cc band. He put in 6cc and everything seems great. Hope everything goes well for you.

It really varies....some people can tolerate 5ccs and some can't. I have a 10cc band and my first fill 4 years ago was 2.5ccs. I've went up and down in ccs since then with my highest being 4.4 and I could barely keep liquids down with tht fill. I am now at 3.9 and pretty much have the perfect fill.....for me. If 5ccs works for you, go for it for a little while and see how it goes.

Do u get hungry?.....I had my first fill yesterday 3.6cc in lap band...but I notice I don't get hungry n when I do I fill quickly n stay.full.for a while

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F1stborn-that is normal. It means the band is working

F1stborn-that is normal. It means the band is working

wow...6 ccs. thats marvellous... way to go. judy

I have the Realize band as well. My first fill was also 5cc. I have had two more additional fills since at 1cc a piece for a total of 7cc. I am due for another fill appointment on Monday and haven't decided if I want more. I feel I am in the zone and I usually stay satisfied for about 3.5 to 4 hours. My cravings and head hunger are gone and my appetite has diminished greatly.

I may ask for .5 cc not sure. I see the Nutritionist this Friday so I will get her opinion on things.

Jim... how many visits have you had with the nutritionalist? i only had one and then cancelled. Do you think they are helping you a lot?