4 weeks post-op and all liquid for those 4 weeks. Had my first fill yesterday of 1.5cc. I don't feel any restriction yet. Should I? Starting soft solids this week, I guess that will be the indicator.

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If you don't, then, No, you shouldn't. Seriously. 1.5 is very little and, if your band was installed empty, I'd say your surgeon takes a more conservative approach than others. You'll continue going in for adjustments until you recognize that you're in a good place.

Until your band is adjusted to a saline level that works for you, it's up to you to eat properly to lose weight. When the band is at the right level for you, it's up to you to use it as a partner. No matter what, you've got some work that you're responsible for. There are no magic wands in Bandville. 'Tis pity.

Just so you know as you go along, each of us has an experience different from the others. If you and I have the same sized band, we may or may not also find that the same saline level works. This is an individual trip.

I believe that the band is about more than "restriction." It's about diminished appetite. When I'm mindful, I know I'm in good shape if, at a meal, I think I can eat another bite or two, but realize that I don't need them because I'm sated.

Have a great time as you go along.

I was in NJ yesterday and had fish for dinner.

Hi there,

my doctor did the same thing to me as well. When he put the band in me, back on October 2015, he just filled it with 1,00cc. I had to keep visiting him to his clinic till the 4th of February 2016, so I am in green zone now and lost 23kg in 8 months.

FYI I live in Greece and this is how the doctors act here.

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4 weeks post-op and all liquid for those 4 weeks. Had my first fill yesterday of 1.5cc. I don't feel any restriction yet. Should I? Starting soft solids this week, I guess that will be the indicator.

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I had a very strict doctor, and like yours, he put in a small amount in my band the first time. I had zero restriction. After a few fills, I was able to reach my green zone. Have patience.

Yep. I am sitting at the doctors right now getting my second fill. Not feeling a lot of restriction yet but it will come.

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No, you shouldn't really feel any different right away. For me it takes 3 weeks to know what type of effect the fill will give me. When I was first starting out, each fill meant giving up a food that I could eat just fine the month before. Please do follow the rules on the 48 hours on liquids, it does make a difference even if you can't tell.