I got my first fill 2 weeks ago. 3cc's. I've heard, including from my Dr, that after a couple of weeks, I could possibly be eating more to be satisfied and feeling hungrier earlier (not in the green zone). At 2 weeks after that fill, I'm very happy with my fill and my "restriction" (I know the difference...just using the word for conversation). My question is, how long before you started noticing you need more of a fill? People have told me that I'm going to need NUMEROUS fills but I'm smart enough to know every one is different. Just want to know how it was for YOU.....YES. YOU!!!!!

I got my first fill 2 weeks ago. 3cc's. I've heard' date=' including from my Dr, that after a couple of weeks, I could possibly be eating more to be satisfied and feeling hungrier earlier (not in the green zone). At 2 weeks after that fill, I'm very happy with my fill and my "restriction" (I know the difference...just using the word for conversation). My question is, how long before you started noticing you need more of a fill? People have told me that I'm going to need NUMEROUS fills but I'm smart enough to know every one is different. Just want to know how it was for YOU.....YES. YOU!!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I was banded in April, have had two fills up to 4.5 cc in a 10 cc band (my last fill was yesterday). If you feel full and satisfied for 3-4 hours on a healthy serving of food it sounds like you're on the right track and in the elusive green zone. After my second fill I know I'm still not there but my doc and I are taking it 0.5 cc at a time so not to over fill. Good luck!

It took me several fills to hit the green zone. It depends on how soon your hungry between meals and what your eating. It is a s-l-o-w tweaking of the band ( since we have the same surgeon I know this) and that's the best way. Remember my first piece of advice I gave you? Be patient....it may take several months to get you there. It did me. You will be able to go longer between meals. I continued to get fills and then went one month without one (had a small setback and got a fill and couldn't eat anything...felt like I was choking! Went and quickly got an unfill). I let it rest for a month. Then I felt like I could eat more than I should to be satisfied so July I got a smidgeon fill... .25 ml and I'm doing fine with it now. It is a process knowing your body and listening to the signals from your band and your body. I read alot on here and that helps me too! Your doing great, keep it up!

Thanks ladies. I'm not stressed about as I'm only 6 weeks out. I was just wondering. My scale isn't moving much but my favorite capris are too big! My body is changing and that feels great. I do not regret the decision I made and I feel so much better already !!!!

I think it took me six months to get to the green zone. :^/

6 months is great!!!