well i have had fill and was so scared but was really surprized how simple it was and even though i really don't feel any restriction and still eating as usual and no weight loss , i am not going to let this get to me i know i just need another fill to get this right. i would rather have to little than too much, i wish i could tell you guys on how much weight i have lost but pray that once i get this fill stage right i will be on my way also. i had a large fill compared to others i had 2.6 cc and know i need more but i had that strange feeling of fullness when it was being done , so i know its in there and the feeling i will get when i get enough fill , i had the fill and went in to the doctor right on lunch time my tummy was growling with hunger as i hadn't eaten lunch yet and it completely stopped after my fill. (freaky) i was so glad just to know that my band was in there and the fill made a difference . i know it is trial and error and i would rather have to little than too much so i will return soon for fill 2 and hope this fill will stop me eating as much, i will let you know any results soon hopefully i will join all of you that tell your stories of how much you have lost !!

Congrats on your first fill! You're on your way!

Don't be surprised if it takes a few days/weeks for this fill to "kick in" - mine always showed up about 4 weeks later...

I agree with Donali.....I was banded and then after 4 weeks all of a sudden I got restriction just out of the blue. That was almost 7 weeks ago and I still have not had a fill. When/if I do I plan on waiting to make sure before I do anything else.

Good luck....

Carolyn

hey everyone , well i had my second fill and i am now starting to feel it. i recently went to a pampered chef party and couldn't eat hardly anything and as i watched everyone filling there face i felt so good that i was able to say no. it was so funny as the hostess thought i had had my wisdom teeth out and that was why i wasn't eating i got a real giggle out of that. i am scared to death of the scales right now and won't go on as i am scared that it is going to say i haven't lost . i think i am going to fix a day once a week and leave it at that. i am eating alot less but i really don't think its coming off yet as its only been a few days. the only thing i think is strange is i can eat alot easier than i can drink. has anyone else had this ?. i have only lost 7lb since my op in may 18th but its off and its not going back on !!! thats the way i see it and i have lost this before and like all diets gained it back and some.i have been really lazy on the exercise so i think once i get back to the gym i will see more come off.the food that i really can't do is soft white bread and solid meat especially chicken breast and pork but its not bothering me as i love fish and just replace it with that.soda is a big no no and i do miss that but i have have the odd sip and it makes me hiccup straight away but its enough to stop the craving.other than that i am glad i am now feeling something . i made the big mistake of telling to many people i was getting this done and so many people think this is just like the gastric bypass and are asking constantly asking me how much weight i have lost and its getting on my nerves as when i say 7lb i know there thinking "is that all" but i will be leaving where i am living soon and i am not telling a sole when i move . so if i could give any advice is don't tell to many people !! but i am happy at my slow loss and know its gone for good !!.

hey everyone i did it i got brave and weighed myself and i have lost another 2lb yippi , i am so happy !!

Congrats!! I know it feels so good to show a loss. I did not this week and I am bummed. I am going to re-double my efforts in the upcoming days.

Carolyn