On December 3rd is my first fill. How will I know if I'm restricted if I need more or if I'm too tight? I read that some feel tight, what does that mean? What should I expect to feel after my fill? Any help would be appreciated?

Your surgeon should have you drink Water before leaving his office after the fill. If the water doesn't go down easily or bubbles back up, you're too tight. Then, he can remove a little immediately.

Keep in mind it's extremely unlikely you'll end up too tight after a first fill. In fact, it's unlikely you'll feel much of a difference at all afterward. It takes most (but not all) people multiple fills before they have adequate Fluid in their band and can really tell a difference.

Good luck.

I agree with Mis.... It's one of those things you won't know until it happens but drinking water before leaving gone office will make sure it's not too tight. You will get to the point when.You KNOW when To have a fill becaaue you will be able to eat too much and or the allotted food won't keep you satisfied for meal to meal. That's when you draw I. Will power!!

On December 3rd is my first fill. How will I know if I'm restricted if I need more or if I'm too tight? I read that some feel tight, what does that mean? What should I expect to feel after my fill? Any help would be appreciated?

My surgeon is aggressive with fills. My first was 5cc's. I could tell a difference. It settled after a while, so I didn't feel as restricted. I got my 2nd fill on November 8th. That one was 2cc's. So I have a total of 7cc's. I feel like at this point I'm at green zone, I'm just waiting to see if this fill settles too, if it does, I will need another fill. I eat 1 cup or less at each meal. No snacking. And I feel satisfied with that amount of food that I eat. So it depends how aggressive your surgeon is with fills. I've read other Banders here say they would only get 1cc or 2cc's per fill and it took longer for them to get to green zone. So it all depends on many factors, every person and their Bands respond differently. Best wishes on your first fill

Thank you all this really helps

Thank you all this really helps

You're welcome

Yes, thank you -- studying up!

The doctor will have u drink a small bottle Water before leaving the office, u will feel the tightness, & i agree, i really doubt jst one fill will put U in the green zone.

It will be tight there in the office & maybe a few days thereafter, after that the hunger returns & it will be as if u dont have a band at all.

Write back in 7 days after your first fill & let us all know how its going for you.

Ok I will. I'm not sure if I have anything in my band right now. I really hope I can get this down

Thanks everyone I will be in touch afterwards