I finally went for my first fill yesterday and got 2cc in my 10cc VG band which I know is hardly anything. When I was doing the barium swallow I could not tolerate 3cc or 2.5cc so he only put 2cc which was fine but I am still very hungry. My question is does it sometimes take time to feel the restriction or am I screwed until I get another fill? This would suck if I don't feel any restriction because I can't afford another fill until next month.

Thanks,

Stacy

Stacy, I got my first fill yesterday too (3 ccs). I don't feel much TOO much different. Maybe a little. After surgery, I had little appetite until about 2 weeks ago when I was starting to get really hungry again. I am not as hungry but I really don't feel much restriction.

I was told to call in one month if I'm not losing weight and if I have a lot of hunger. Otherwise, I go for another fill in 2 months.

Give it some time, and then see if you can get a fill earlier than scheduled.

I also was filled the day before yesterday; first fill. I have the 10cc band; and he put in 7 cc of fill. He had me swallow the barium under fluro; and sure as anything; I was flowing fine with that much at my first fill. I feel more restriction for sure; but the amount has varied the last two days. Certainly nothing like what I want to have; not at my sweet spot; most likely won't be for a while. But with just 3 cc left to play with - I hope that my fill will 'kick in' more restriction, like others describe.