Hi. I just got my second fill. I also asked my doctor about how many ccs and the size etc. And he said that now I have 5cc of liquid, first he had given me a 3 cc and now 2 cc. Though I don't think it's exactly 5cc becuz some of it might have leaked out. Also my band size is 09. Is is the correct measurement?

He said that now I'll be losing weight more rapidly, and I won't be able to eat as much. And my mother went on and on about how I could still eat more than her. :angry Sometimes I just hate her. Then I drank that disgusting liquid and I was hungry about half an hour later. Since there was nothing to eat at home, we went to this restaurant and I had fettucini (or spaghetti, I'm so not big on Italian). My mom kept staring at me while I ate, so I stopped eating before I was full. A large portion of the food was still on the plate, but I wasn't really full so I guess I don't know where exactly I stand now.

I have had pretty good restriction immediately following my fills. However, in reading many, many posts, I have seen where many people's fills do not kick in for as much as a week or two after they actually get the fill. Maybe you are one of those people. I would give it time and see how things go over the next couple of weeks.

Hi,

I just got my second fill, now up to 2cc, but haven't noticed much of a difference in restriction. I'm wondering when all this is going to kick in. Haven't lost anything else since my initial surgery back in May. How will we know when the appropriate fill takes place?

I hate to say it, but,, your Mother sounds like a pain in the *^#! Sorry M other, but give her a chance to breath.

Eventually this will all kick inn, and work. Just remember it is a slower

process. Sooo don't be to anxious, I mean it is for the rest of your life.

Shirley..

You know, sooner or later, you're going to have to deal with your issues about your mom. Is mom maybe a bit over-involved with your weight? Did you do this surgery for her or for you? Is she obese? Sometimes, moms and young adult daughters get an unhealthy interaction going where mom is too involved with daughter's weight and daughter unconsiously selects weight as the battleground for independence -- after all, no matter how hard mom tries to control your eating, you can always make her lose the battle by staying obese. The question is, do you really want to do that?

I'm thinking that Pasta, of whatever type, is not the best meal for someone trying to lose weight, and wonder why you chose it? At age 20, you're old enough to manage your weight without advice from mom, unless you've asked her for help.

Of course, I don't know the situation, but I'd be thinking that you should be seeing the doctor on your own, and making your food choices without her involvement, by following the advice of your health professionals.

I've had 2 fills and both took about a week to kick in. I have 2.25 cc's in a 4cc's band, the inamed 9.75 cm band. I am scheduled for another fill this week. I keep noticing everyone else has less fill than me. Should I not get another one. I still don't think I have enough restriction but I don't want to get too tight. I can eat anything at all right now. Bread is no problem. I've only lost 36 pounds and I had surgery 2 months ago. Just would like someone else's opinion. Thanks in advance guys.

You've already lost 17 kg, 37 pound in 3 month! Woot! Way to go, you are already spot-on in the game.

Sorry hon, but you are gonna have to figure out how to tell your mom to back off, or just learn to ignore her. Not easy.

I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and I can still eat as much as I want..? I ate a hamburger (homeade) the other day and my wife thinks there must be something wrong..go back tomorrow for another fill.

You guys are right about my mother.. She and I fight all the time, and she thinks my weight issues are her own. She's not obese, she's actually a very beuatiful woman, though I don't think she thinks so. Just yesterday she cried and yelled at me when I tried to bake a light puding. It was partly my fault, but she goes from topic to topic and makes my life miserable..