4cc in a 10 cc band. Is this normal?

Yes and maybe. Why I say this is whatever amount works for you, may not work for me. Some people have say, 3cc and Some have 8. For each person, that amount is correct for them. We all respond differently to the amount of the fill, so IMHO, knowing the cc amount only means something to the doctor, as a patient, if I am still not satisfied with the doctor recommended quantity of food, it may mean another fill is required. Good luck! Hope you find your sweet spot soon!

Yes it's normal I'll be going for my 5th fill Aug 9th and I'm still not in the green zone. Everyone is different.

I 'm on my second fill and have 5,3 in my band and I do have some restriction I can stay full for about 3 hrs so far. It seems every body is different. So good luck. It will come.

~~~Stephanie

I have 6.5 cc and I don't think I am green yet.

Over 14cc in a 14cc band. Keep fillin'er up!

I have 4.5 in a 10cc and I'm a bit tight. Not going for an unfill, just being very careful until it loosens up. Not getting any additional fills for a while - I've had 2 since being banded and that was more than enough for me but everybody and every band is different. Just drink Water and eat SF Jello to get full until you can get in the green zone with your fills.

After my first fill, I was still hungry and my surgeon gave me an additional fill a week after the first one. They will do that if you let them know you need it. If you're hungry, you run the risk of putting your weight back on and no one wants that to happen. You don't have to wait a whole month for another fill, just give your doctor a call and request a bit more.

I had my 1st fill today, 6 weeks post op this past Friday. I have 4.7cc in my 10cc band, he had 5 in and took out a little after taking the X-ray as he thought I was a little to tight. I am back on clear liquids for 2 days and full liquids for at least 2 days after that. I'm ready for some restriction as I haven't felt much recently.