I was wondering how much Fluid you got in a 14cc band until you finally felt restriction?

I've been banded almost 8 weeks ago, lost 28lb from pre op to week 2, and since then had lost only 2lb.

I had my first fill 10 days ago (3cc) but nothing changed. I'm still eating what i consider big (not big as before surgery), but i can stay 4-5 hours without eating.. But it i eat small portions i will only make up to 3 hours.. So, thats why i'm probably not loosing :/

I know, i'm living thru band hell (thats whats called right? Lol).. But i want to go back and start to loose weight again!

Tomorrow i'll see my surgeon again, and he may give me another fill!

(My journey i started at 250lb. I'm 5'6")

You don't feel it until a few fills. I have a 14cc band i fell restricton and have 7.25 in

wendy

I didn't feel restricted at first either I currently have 10 1/2 cc's in my 14 cc band and now I am feeling restricted but everbody is different some of us don't even need any fills and some of us do it depends on what your eating and doing ,someone once posted it's not a quick fix and u have to work with the band so just keep up your journey as I will keep up mine good luck to you .

What determines the band size- I have a 10cc band and currently at 5.3 ccs which is where I finally feel restriction.

I have 8.5cc's in my 14cc band.

i also have a 14cc band

i felt (restriction) from the beginning...when i eat (more then my allotted) it gets uncomfortable and i feel (full).....i do look forward to fills in the future... so until that happens, i will just eat like i am suppose to and stop ..

the size of the band is decided by which one fits around the area there is fat in that area as well so don't let that mean anything to you.

You'll be in "bandster hell" until you get the fill that gives you enough restriction for the band to work it's magic. That may be 1 fill or 6. No one knows. Till then, if you want to lose or maintain, you're on a diet.

tmf

This is One of those times that SIZE DOESN'T MATTER!!!...lol

What matters is you, and like everyone said The Fills, Some do well post-op due to swelling of the stomach, others NEED that first fill to feel a little restriction and to experience what it's like as fills continue. Some If they have had the band and plication (Gastric Plication, involves sewing one or more large folds in your stomach. During the Laparoscopic Gastric Plication the stomach volume is reduced about 70% which makes the stomach able to hold less and may help you eat less.)have the benefit of a smaller stomach immediately and might never need a fill. But like previous posts the band is about restriction, we still need to manage our head hunger as well as any other issues we might have. Bandster hell is when nothing you eat seems to give you that feeling of satiety. So from what you've mentioned your doing fine. Perhaps if you increase your protein intake that might help prolong your satiety.

Good Luck ~