and how long have you been banded. Just curious.

I am at 1.65, and have been banded 8 weeks.

Jenne - I wouldn't worry about the fill and being too tight...as long as your doc is near anyway...that is my problem...I have to travel by plane to get to a fill doc and have to stay there several days to make sure there aren't any issues. I understand that the fluroscopy fills are quite good and offer a more exact fill amount for a "sweet spot". Don't worry too much, that's why the band is ADJUSTABLE!

<p>Hi, I've been banded since the 9th Oct 07 with a 4cc band. I started at 277p and went for my First fill on the 9/11/07 I was 260p had a fill of 1.5cc</p> <p>Second fill was 30/11/07 I was 249p had a fill of 1cc</p> <p>so I have a total of 2.5cc</p> <p> </p> <p>I don't have restriction, cause when I eat I have to make a point of stopping myself because I don't feel full or hungry, and I wouldn't say content because I feel I could eat somemore. It will be a week on friday since my second fill so I'm thinking that I should give it more time, but then I feel I'm wasting time because I know I don't have restriction. Any advice would be helpful thanks</p> <p> </p> <p>Banded by Dr B Bowden</p> <p>Brisbane 277pounds</p> <p>277/248/165</p> <p>Start/current/goal</p> <p> </p>

I had another fill yesterday and I'm up to 3.9. I did ask how can you put in a 4cc band. She said just about as much as we want. I'm hoping for some restriction this time. I have had very little, so we will see. I had gain this time also.

brispenny - I also have the 4cc band and didn't have much restriction until I was filled to 3.0cc. He filled me up on a Wednesday to 2.5 and I called the next day to say I was just able to eat too much so he filled it up to 3.0. I'd say it's a pretty good spot...there are times I feel I could eat more, but the band stops me from doing that (as was intended). I'd say go for another fill...I just happened to know right away that it wasn't enough and needed more. (I have to travel by air to get to my doctor and have to stay a week after a fill for adjustments/issues.) Can't say that I've lost a TON of weight, but I don't mind losing slowly...

Carol1951 - I have the 4cc band and was told that it will actually hold more than 4cc. Make sure there isn't a leak in your band/tubing...have the doc pull all the fluid out to make sure that there's 3.9cc in there before adding more next time.

Good luck!

I had my second fill yesterday. 1cc on my first fill and .5 for this one. No restriction to speak of. My doctor had told me to make an appointment 4 weeks down the line, when I left yesterday. I called today and made it for next week. I don't see any reason to waste time...I am currently at the weight I was prior to beginning this whole process. I'd like to see some results. I admit, I haven't been exercising (multiple excuses, but mostly because of school) and will begin that this week.

I go back a couple months in the support thread here and see people in july who have just got their second fill. Why wait so long? I can understand if you have to travel, otherwise, lets get the ball moving.

I went back to the doctor today and he put another .5cc into my band for a total of 2cc. I really hope this will help.

He told me to wait a couple weeks before coming back lol. I will do that. He also told me that walking wasn't exercise. News to me. I guess he wants me to do muscle building exercises. I can do all that. I just want to feel some restriction. I can eat very healthy, it's the amount that sometimes causes problems.

I pray that this helps a little.

For me it is kind of tight but seems to be doing the trick-lol !

It's so weird! It's not like the 'full' feeling I used to have. It's like you feel it in your chest and when it starts to threaten to come back up you kinda know to stop lol.

I remember someone saying that they had to adjust to each band adjustment. Like it was getting used to the band all over again. I am definately not used to taking small bites and chew chew chewing. It's something I have heard alot about but up until now had no need of. It's a little hard to remember at first but you get a signal *ouch* if you forget.

I'm starting my exercise this Monday. We have rain here in Socal right now!! Amazing and great. We are cleaning out the garage this weekend and monday I will head to the gym with my Bodybugg. I hope I lose some weight. I haven't at all yet. It will feel sooooooo good.

Thank you God for this lapband. :amen:

Valerie :angel:

I have 2.4cc and am not sure it's enough. I haven't lost anything yet. I lost about 10 lb postop and gained it all back. I think after my 2nd fill, I am feeling a bit more full. I hope this time does the trick!!!

I have 3.5 in a 4cc band. I started with 2.5 and it wasn't enough. I lost weight int he month post op and then stopped losing. After the second fill ( october 27) I've lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks. I pb whenever i forget to chew and I am 'tight' - I can't really eat in the morning, so I have a protein shake. Lunch is small and dinner is about 1 - 1 1/2 cups of WELL chewed food -whatever I like. I some days have to work to get in 1200 calories.

I should have a bit of an unfill but for the most part this is working well for me . I am not hungry. Let me repeat that - I am NOT hungry - that really blows me away.

My top amount was 2.25 but I really was not able to eat real food and basically to my goal so had .25 taken out last week and what a difference!! but, I need to really start paying attention now to maintain or ven lose 5 pounds more.

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I had a fill in October of 2.3 cc's in a 4cc band(I think)

I went back at 6 weeks and under fluoro the Dr only

pulled back .5 cc's. He put only 1.5 back in when I was

hoping that I would be close to 3cc's by now. I felt

no restriction at all and of course started taking

advantage of the fact that I could eat!! I go back to his

office 4 days later hoping for another fill .He's trying to tell

me that the fluid could be in the excess tubing that I have

and once that equalizes, I should feel tightness. I have never

heard of such crap and basically told him so. I have had

a quite a few problems with my band and I was concerned that I had a

leak, which is one of the problems I have had in the past.

So, on 12/27 I go for another fluoro and we will see whats

happening and I will hopefully get a substantial fill.

If I have a leak, I am basically screwed cause my insurance

does not cover the hospital that he goes to.

Colleen:

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Hopefully the fluro fill will get you to the exact right amount Colleen, that would be frustrating.

I'm at 1.8 ccs in my 4 cc band. I'm at a great level and can only eat 1/2 of healthy food at one time.... Now the fattening foods...that is another matter!!!

Just got back from my 12th fill--I'll know if it works in a few days, most likely. Or a few weeks? As always, I'm hopeful that this will be THE ONE. It's so hard to decide to have a fill given that Christmas is so close and all my kids are coming for the holidays and, at our house, FOOD IS LOVE! But I decided I got this band for a reason and the holidays are no exception. I do have some restriction but not enough. I can still eat a whole piece of pizza with the crust for dinner and this morning we went to breakfast--my husband and I shared a plate but I ate 1/2 of a scrambled egg, 1/2 of a link sausage, and an entire huge pancake. That's too much for breakfast, I think. Anyway, I'm crossing my fingers!