Hi I had my surgery Jan 12 2007, had a rough start, but am doing great now. Have lost 25 lbs and feel great. Would love to talk about fills- had my first last week and did not get much of a restriction so will return next week and have a second one. Is this fairly normal?

Welcome AuntEm, congrats on being banded and having your first fill. If you do some looking around on here you'll find lots of info!

Yes, that is a theme that is VERY prevalent amonst bandsters: when do I get restriction? There are a few Bandsters who never get a fill, but it seems most say it's been between 3 and 6 fills before they hit their "sweet spot." (I've been kind of keeping informal track of the responses I've seen so I know what to expect.) Some folks it takes more.

Good luck!!!

Thanks so much for sharing. I am so new I hope that I am replying correctly to you. I will start reading more "threads" so that I can start learning more as well. See you around and thanks again for sharing.

You got it right!! :) Again welcome, and happy reading and posting! This is a great place for info and support.

It's nice to have you here.

Hi AuntEm, Welcome to LBT and Congratulations on being banded! I was also banded in January(1/30/07). I have lost 31.5lbs and just had my first fill 2 days ago. I have some restriction,but not as much as I'd like to have. I am going to call my MD next week and see if I can have another fill. I am not scheduled for another fill for 1 month. Best of luck to you. Gigi

Hi Gigi, sounds like you are doing great. I went in for my first fill about a week before I was scheduled to because I had no restriction and was having to exert much self control. That was about 10 days ago, now I am going back this week because I am not feeling it is right yet. I can't wait, it is hard, relying on will power. Thanks for getting in touch--doing this is so much easier with support. I am so glad I found this website--having this procedure was one of the best decisions of my life. Hope you are feeling the same way. Talk to you again-Aunt Em

Hi, I think there is nothing worse than seeing someone's thong sticking out over above their jeans.:girl_hug: It is so tacky and crass. Thongs should be kept hidden from sight at all times. Susannah

Welcome AuntEm

Fills can take 3-4 goes before you reach your sweet spot so don't be disheartened it WILL happen...what fantastic results you have had so far...Congratulations...Cant wait to hear more of your progress.

becky