I posted yesterday that I got my first fill...with Dr. C , 1.5 CC. I dont know if this is normal....but I have what I think to be is restriction. I can def. feel a difference!!! It took me 45 min to finnish a verysmall protien drink this morning. I have read alot that most dont feel the first fill ..am I lucky..or unlucky...lol. I keep burping alot...is that normal too??

So glad to hear that your fill went well for you. Yes, your fill of 1.5 ccs in considered in the normal range, if not a bit aggressive. Most docs fill anywhere b/w .5 cc-1.5 cc on the first fill. That may be why you got restriction from the first fill. I was filled the same way. My first fill was 1.5 ccs, my 2nd I was filled to 2.7 ccs and I have my 3rd *(and hopefully my last one for a LONG LONG time....) scheduled for 07/24. You may find that as time goes by you lose some restriction. IMHO the restriction that you have immediately after a fill tends to loosen up a bit with time. This is due to losing weight where the fat pad around your tummy and band is diminishing. Which is a good thing--LOL but you may need a tweak in a bit. Congrats on your weight loss and fill! :biggrin1:

~Liz~

03/10/06

Dr.Ortiz

241/188/150ish

5'7''

Thanks so much! Its so nice to hear from someone who had the same amount. I am finding that today..my throat feels tight...what gives with that? Im not having any issues swallowing or drinking..just a constant tight feeling in my throat...

Well, I had it...then I lost it. It seems now a few days after my big fill...I dont feel a thing. Bummer. Oh well..I go back in a month for another fill...we will see what happens with that.

You might have been feeling the effects of some tissue swelling. Hang in there as sometimes it takes 1-2 weeks for a fill to "kick-in."