Fill amount Poll

[angelnurse 1]

Got my first fill of 1ml at 6 months post-op. My Doctor says if you are still losing 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per week, there is no reason for a fill. I'm almost 18 months post-op and have had 2.6ml in my band for 6 months. I'm going in for my 18 month check-up on 6/19 and am considering a slight fill, maybe to 3ml? I've hit a plateau and having a hard time shedding these last 40 pounds.

[tekymom 0]

I am looking forward to my first fill and am anxious to hear how much the average fill is for the 4cc band.

Well, I finally had my first fill today. He put in 1.5ccs. He normally puts in 1, but since I have had NO restriction and can eat ANYTHING he went ahead and put in more. Yeah!

[FurEllie 0]

My first fill was 1.5cc - then I had it all taken out a week later since I couldn't even keep Water down. I was headed on vacation and really didn't want another emergency visit so I was completely unfilled. Just got back from getting .8cc He put 1cc in but knowing what to look for this time, I could feel water not getting down again so he took a little out. So far I've been able to eat, but I have been getting full a lot faster

[CMarie 0]

I just had my first fill on 05/15/07. My Doctor usually does 1.5cc but gave me 2cc since I had no restriction at all. It's been 3 days since my fill and I still don't feel any difference, I can eat anything but I'm trying to stay with lean cuisines until I can go for another fill.

My next fill will only be .5cc and I sure hope it makes a differance.

I was looking forward to my 1st fill, even though I didn't think I would get to the "sweet spot" with the first fill, I thought I would at least get some restriction:(

[*susan* 1,709]

My first fill was 1.5 and did pretty much nothing for me. 4 weeks later he took me up to 2.0 and I was in restriction happyland.

[Maurdan 2]

Can you describe what restriction happy land is?

I'm trying to decide if I need a fill. If I eat too fast or take big bites, I do get stuck. However, I do feel like I can eat way too much. It's so frustrating!

[maziemommy 8]

In my 5cc band my first fill was 5-17-07 and I got 1cc! No restriction- I can eat anything so far, but I do chew well. I feel full a little longer than before, that's good, but still eating too much. Hoping fill#2 is much better.

GOOD LUCK with your fills!

[iluvamc 0]

Wow..I am glad I found this section. I just had my first fill last Tuesday. He put in 1.8cc. I was told to drink liquids all day. Once I flew back home I found I could still eat anything without restriction. I went back to Mexico 2 days later and he put in another 4cc. I tried eating toast and thought I had some restriction, but when I got home I found, once again, that I can pretty much eat anything I want. This is not helping me. I have gained back 6 pounds since going back on food after surgery. I felt I had my sweet spot three weeks after surgery when I started on solid food again. It was wonderful. I ate very little (healthy choices) and felt very comfortable. Now all I feel is hungry all the time. I am going back again this week for another adjustment. I feel I am going the wrong direction.

[FurEllie 0]

Wow..I am glad I found this section. I just had my first fill last Tuesday. He put in 1.8cc. I was told to drink liquids all day. Once I flew back home I found I could still eat anything without restriction. I went back to Mexico 2 days later and he put in another 4cc. I tried eating toast and thought I had some restriction, but when I got home I found, once again, that I can pretty much eat anything I want. This is not helping me. I have gained back 6 pounds since going back on food after surgery. I felt I had my sweet spot three weeks after surgery when I started on solid food again. It was wonderful. I ate very little (healthy choices) and felt very comfortable. Now all I feel is hungry all the time. I am going back again this week for another adjustment. I feel I am going the wrong direction.

I think what this band and these forums have shown me regarding fills is that EVERYONE is different. At 1.5cc I had one of the smallest first fills of anyone I've talked with, but after 3 days, I couldn't keep food OR drink down :eek:

Another thing I've heard is that sometimes it takes up to 2 weeks for the fill to "kick in" so hopefully yours will tighten up a bit.

Good luck!

[LYNNHU8 0]

Just had my band last month what is a 4cc band? I only heard about 10 or 11 or VG.

[Sparkette 0]

I just got my first fill 5/25/07. My doctor gave me 1.2 cc's. He started with 2 cc's and watched as the barium just SIT there. Then I started feeling like I was gonna throw up! So he gradually started pulling out saline. At 1.2 it looked like it was flowing at an acceptable rate. I came home, and ate 5 bites of food, and I was DONE. I'm hoping this is RESTRICTION. We'll see in a couple of days.

One other thing, I'm surprised no one has mentioned...After the first fill, you can expect to loosen up a bit after a few days! There is STILL a small amount of air in your band, even though they purge it. So initially when you get a fill, you may feel REALLY tight, but as the air seeps out, it will get a little less tight. Generally most people have to go back at atleast 4 weeks after the first fill. So, if initially you are VERY tight, and then one day you seem to have NO restriction, it's probably because the air has LEFT.

Donna

[Pacomomma 0]

I have 1.5 in my band . been up to 2 but did not like the restriction. ok at 1.75 now due to surgery I am totally unfilled, wil getrefilled this coming week. Fills are a personal thing and really should not be compared with each other.

[Luvbnanurse 1]

Hi was just wondering Pacomama is it nessary for an unfill before surgery I have to have surgery next month and was wondering. Thanks

[Pacomomma 0]

I had kidney stones last year and was vomiting for a week . So now before any surgery I get an unfill ,just in case of nausea after surgery. MY doc's ok with it he says that after 2 years you get to know your body and what you can and cannot do.

TO get unfilled was MY idea.

[FurEllie 0]

One other thing, I'm surprised no one has mentioned...After the first fill, you can expect to loosen up a bit after a few days! There is STILL a small amount of air in your band, even though they purge it. So initially when you get a fill, you may feel REALLY tight, but as the air seeps out, it will get a little less tight. Generally most people have to go back at atleast 4 weeks after the first fill. So, if initially you are VERY tight, and then one day you seem to have NO restriction, it's probably because the air has LEFT.

Donna

That CAN happen, but like everything else with the band, everyone is different. I was able to eat chips, dip, and some enchilada right after my fill and some salad and very thick Soup 3 days later. By the middle of day 4, my stomach was tighter than a drum and I couldn't even get/keep Water down.

Several people have mentioned that they've had it take up to 2 weeks to feel any restriction in a full.

It all depends on the person/tummy :drum: