and how long have you been banded. Just curious.

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

I have had my band 3 yrs, 4 months. Currently at 2.9, which is the most I've ever had:

I've been told a 4cc band actually holds about 5cc

(Sorry for this guys...but) Girls, do you notice a big difference when TOM comes along. I was about to go for another fill, but with this TOM I really have to work to get things down. I'm at about 3.3 in a 4cc band, seems perfect for me...except for TOM!

I have 4.2 cc in my 4cc band and still haven't hit my sweet spot. Just a little discouraged.

I just got my first fill today & my doctor gave me 1.5cc. I thought it was way too much for like half an hour but now (four hours later) I feel like I could stand to have a little more put in. But I know that I could take a couple weeks for it to kick in, so no frets. I am damn sure that I'm ready to lose some weight though. /rantishness

Hi ya all. I registered specifically for this information. I have a 4cc band.. and am sitting at 3.4cc within my band currently. When TOM happens I can eat like hell. Drives me crazy! I am thinking about getting more put in- but I wasn't sure what would happen if I hit 4cc. I have had my band for 9 months. I dropped 70 pounds and 4 pant sizes. I feel good and can breath easer. But I don't want to fall back and put it all back on.

I am worried that if I up my cc's some more than I won't feel the restriction later on (ie 2 yrs, 3yrs, 4 yrs).

Too much fill? I just tried to have dinner and had a couple bites of mac n cheese and one bite (small) of hot dog and am stuck. This is every day for me and it's getting so old. I keep hoping that once I lose some weight the band will losen up enough that I can eat again.

Too much fill? I just tried to have dinner and had a couple bites of mac n cheese and one bite (small) of hot dog and am stuck. This is every day for me and it's getting so old. I keep hoping that once I lose some weight the band will losen up enough that I can eat again.

Yes, it sounds as though your fill is tight, but mac n cheese isn't something that would go down easy. I usually stay away from noodles, breads and rice.

IF you are too tight, schedule a defill, and in the meantime get some Slim Fast or Advantage Shakes or Protein powder that you mix up yourself. There are little to no nutritional benefits in that meal of mac and cheese and weiners.

Also, if soft cooked veggies are a challenge, grab a V8 or better yet, juice some veggies. I can't eat a whole cucumber, but I can drink one.

And vitamins, find a good liquid vitamin.

We need to nourish our bodies to keep them healthy. If you focus on getting more exercise and eating the good, clean and healthy foods, the weight will fall off.

Let us know how it is going.

Paulax ~ Thank you so much for that advice. I have been just thinking I'm a failure at this. I never thought that maybe I'm just too full and unable to eat properly. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me.

I have a 4 cc band. I've had 3 fill appointments with only one fill. I have 1.2cc in my band right now. I have decent restriction, but I can eat a full cup at each sitting and get hungry every 3-4 hours.

I passed up a fill at the begining of this month becasue I was right on the 2lbs a week mark (he fills if you fall below that) but I have only lost 1 lb in the last few weeks. Definitly need another one. My next apt is on Mar 12th. Trying to do the best I can until then.

I'm glad I found this thread for people with the same band size... When I found out how small my band was, I was thinking that we'd have to be really conservative with my fills since I only have 4 CC's and I hear about 10 and 14 cc bands all the time.

How many cc's do you get each fill?

Thank you so much for the information. You all really are great. I was struggling with the slight flat line I have hit. I plan on getting another fill mid March. I am so close to my goal.

My Doctor Filled My During Surgery I Have My Band Since The 13th Of Feb Almost 2 Wks He Filled It With 7cc Why Dont Know.when I Went Back For My Post Op Check I Had Him Take Some Out. Now I Got 5cc. Hoping He Will Soon Take More Out Soon I Shake And I'm Good For The Day Sf Ice Pop And Tea For Dinner.

I was banded on 12/26/07. I got my first fill about 3 weeks ago. I have 1cc in my 4cc band. The first two weeks after my fill were fine. I had some restriction but could still eat. This week has been horrible. I get stuck after eating one bite of food even when I chew it to death. I actually got stuck eating yogurt tonight and it came back up. Is it normal to feel like this after just one fill? It's so frustrating!!! I'm not having trouble with liquids so i have been trying to supplement the loss of calories with protein shakes. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jenn

I had my first fill and feel like I need more fluid...does this happen to anyone else?

Hi all. I was banded on Nov. 5th, 2007. I just had a fill last Wed. (my first) all along I thought I had gotten the new 10cc AP band, but when I asked my Dr. after the fill how much I got he said, 2cc you're halfway there. So that must mean I have the 4cc? He did my fill on flouro so it was neat to see it. He tried 2.5 but it was way too much. I love this fill! I can still eat pretty much everything except way less! I have even lost about 5 lbs since!

Hey guys, I just had my second fill yesterday I also have a 4cc band and the doc took me up from 1cc which pretty much let me eat anything without restriction to 1.8cc's which has me barely able to drink water,theres no way such a slight fill is too much right?-Does it take a day or two to allow you to eat regular foods? I was told one day of liquids and then back to reg foods, but everything gets stuck,not to mention the terrible tightness in my chest is this the full feeling I hear so much about? I'm now terrified to eat anything! Advice please lol:cursing: