Had my first fill October 17 (just over a week ago). Right after, it felt great. It was painful to swallow anything too big or fast. I got full pretty quick. The last couple days have been totally different. Last night I ate a big meal (didn't drink with it). I didn't have any swallowing trouble, and I was surprised at the volume I got down (a normal to bigger than average meal). Is this normal? Do I need another fill soon? Could the band have slipped already?

Thanks,

Jason

Hi Jason, I had the same problem and my doctor told me that you're not going to have a lot of restriction with your 1st fill. It’s to develop the pouch, I guess. It's the second fill that should make a big difference. Trust me, I know that its frustrating because you want to feel the restriction right away! Good luck!

It most likely will take several fills before you feel restriction. My advice is to wait a couple of weeks before you schedule the next fill. Make sure you can and are eating too much. My fills hit me late 6-15 days after. Give your stomach a chance to adapt to the new size.

I also don't advocate aggressive fills. When they put a lot in at any given fill, I noticed more have trouble. We all want to get to that wonderful level of restriction fast, but slow and steady will probably do you better.

Patience Grasshopper! Thats to be expected. I'm sure you still had, (have) some swelling in that area. Give it a few weeks, then get another fill.

As long as your not gaining, and are still loosing. Being patient was my biggest problem too. It will work though if you just follow the plan.

I am at goal, fifteen months post op. and 200 pounds lost!

Your not alone, this is a new day for you and your body.