I have the 4cc band and recieved a 1.5cc fill. He put in 2cc but backed off when he could see it didn't go through well enough.

He told me to do liquids for a couple of days. I ate 3/4 cup cream Soup and feel stuffed. Is this how it feels if it is right. I am a little afraid that I won't be able to eat real food.

Could you please share your story with me. Does this initial restriction go away at all or get worse? How much should I be able to eat at a meal or drink?

I drooled over my husbands sub but knew if I tried to take a bit I would barf. LOL

Alice, sounds like you have good restriction (which is the purpose of the band). Are you able to drink fluids easily? Please follow your surgeon's post-fill directions. If he says fluids, then please do them as long as he says. Once you start eating real foods again, see how you do. The bread in that Sub sandwich will probably be hard for you to eat and not the best bandster food choice. Hard proteins (lean, moist meats) and veggies are the best and help you feel full longer.

I can drink fluids ok. I get little burps, but no problems. Will the restriction get looser?

How much do you eat at meals. Can you give me a sample?

I don't weigh or measure my food. But I do eat on a salad plate at home. That seems to help me keep my portions small. Have you tried using www.fitday.com? It's free and you can log in your foods, exercise, etc. and it helps give you a good idea of how your food choices are affecting you.

My fills are always really tight the first 2-3 days, then they loosen up. Give it a few days and see. I seem to have a little swelling when I get mine.

I had my first fill today - congrats to us!!!! LOL

My doc told me that I will probably be more restricted the first two weeks and then less so after that. I was warned to be especially careful now... making extra sure to follow the banster rules.

I have also heard (not from my doc but from these boards) that it takes two weeks for the fill to "kick in".

The most important thing, I think, is to listen to YOUR body and what it tells you - watch for the full sign and listen, don't try to get a little more in (I say this in theory since I at the same spot as you).

Good luck and congrats!