First fill today - 6 weeks post op. My body shape is changing and I've gone down a pant size but only lost 1lb from surgery date of 1/21 (according to doc scales). Exercising, completely changed the way I eat (no soda, no junk food, Protein first, etc.).

Doc said he was gonna put in fill, then have me drink til I felt restriction. He put in 3 ccs and I inhaled 2 glasses of Water with no problem. I told him I could keep drinking and he said that 3ccs is his max fill. He said "I'll see u in 4 weeks and I'm sure u will need a fill".

Anybody else had similar experience with (1) not feeling restriction with first fill and (2) dropping a size with virtually no loss in lbs?

This is exactly how I felt. I just had my second fill and finally feel the restriction. My Dr.seemed shocked that ok had actually gained weight from my 1st fill to my 2nd fill. After the 2nd, I can already tell this is a whole different ok game!

I really didn't feel much restriction until after my 3rd fill. Just remember to use this time as a learning period. Practice eating slowly, taking small bites, and chewing really well. You'll be glad you did once you do finally start to feel some restriction.

Your doctor may feel that filling the band too quickly with more saline could cause too much stress to your fragile stomach. You have to trust they know what they're doing.

Thanks for feedback all! The part that perplexes me most is that I've virtually stayed the same weight but dropping pant sizes. Pants that didn't fit at all 6 weeks ago are now the right size (and loose!). Just weird but I am happy with it.

I know the scale will eventually move because of the basic science (cals in/ out). Just curious if this is happening to anyone else. Again thanks for responses - it always helps to hear from other bandsters

This video might help?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBJziqgrQgk

I can totally relate....with my first fill I got 4.5 cc's before the "drinking water" trick made me burp..lol but after a day or so, felt no restriction whatsoever while eating. the funny thing is, I can wear clothes that I haven't been able to wear for 2 years and they are baggy in places, which is awesome, but I sure wish the scales would reflect that ...

Edited March 6, 201412 yr by ABLOND

I am going to have my first fill Tuesday. I was banded Jan. 27, 2014 but had to go out of town so this is my first fill. Very nervous. I have read real horror stories. I can eat most things w/o any problems as long as I chew (I call it grazing). If I get into a hurry or try to take too big a bite, I really hurt. I'm almost glad that my body punishes me for being forgetful. I have lost a total of 25 pounds. I am very happy to be a part of the band club.

I can totally relate....with my first fill I got 4.5 cc's before the "drinking water" trick made me burp..lol but after a day or so, felt no restriction whatsoever while eating. the funny thing is, I can wear clothes that I haven't been able to wear for 2 years and they are baggy in places, which is awesome, but I sure wish the scales would reflect that ...

I totally understand. No weight loss until after 2nd fill but able to fit in smaller clothes. Crazy but true! Thought it was just me.

First fill over. Nothing to it. Boy, what a relief. I hope I start losing weight. I am diffen. losing inches. Pant size and tops, all are changing and people are starting to notice.

Srock...I don't feel any restriction either...I'm at 3 cc's after my 2nd fill just last week...getting very frustrated...but hope it get's better for you soon...my next fill is on 5/8/14 and looking forward to it. The dietian told me I needed to increase my daily food intake...now I'm up...UGH!!! Hang in there I am going to try to just reduce what I am eating...cuz this increase in food has only made me gain. I'm here for ya sweetie!!!