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Hey all

I was wondering I go for my first fill on tuesday and as yall can tell by my surgery date I need one

I was wondering how much did fills make a difference with your weight loss

right now I am eating too much takes alot to make me feel full right after surgery when I was swollen I could barely eat Soup help

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My first fill didn't do too much, but everyone is different. You look like you are continueing to lose without a being filled so maybe it will work for you. The 2nd one for me really got me going...

Good Luck!

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My first fill didn't really do much (I had 1.2 cc in a 4 cc band). I've had 3 fills since then in small increments, the most being .4 cc. I didn't start feeling good restriction until my last fill and I could still use some more fill to reach my sweet spot. It seems to be different for everyone. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

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My early fills actually all made quite a difference, I'd get about a 3 week window where I'd lose quite a lot of weight. My last two have been since my weight loss really slowed down and surprisingly, although they've taken me over 3ml in my 4ml band, they've made little difference. But I just dont know whether I want another or where I am weight wise is good enough - I'm still losing, but only about 2lb a month. Still I'll be at goal in 6 months at that rate.

So really, moral of the story is everyone's different.

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Fills are what let the band do what it was designed to do: restrict you. Once you get your initial fill, you'll be able to gauge when you need the next one. Fills have to be incremental and done gradually, so patience is the key. Let the fill technician decide how much to give you. I was initially frustrated that my first 3 fills didn't have the effect of truly restricting me, but fills 4 and 5 did the job and now I believe I am at or near my sweet spot. The term "sweet spot" very nicely describes the condition because it is so SWEET to not want to devour every morsel of food in sight! My entire life I was haunted by food and I fantasized about the next opportunity to eat; the band has helped me keep those demons at bay. Enjoy the experience; the benefits are truly amazing.

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My first and second fill didn't do much and I was sooo guilty about my eating. The third fill has been perfect! I shouldn't have felt guilty...just slightly impatient! The band really works when it's working! My jeans are falling off!

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BUT I don't think I would have been rpepared for a working fill my first time. I needed to practice, try to experience sensations, etc. Even though it felt like an eternity passing, for me, it was probably just about the right timing for me to get accustomed to my new life.

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