I got my first fill yesterday. I got 3cc in a 9cc band. I think I actually have restriction for the first time ever! By that, I mean that I healed so fast after my surgery that I was wanting to eat the back off of an elk less than 12 days after surgery. I'm glad I healed so fast, but those 6 weeks dragged by so slowly. I'm glad I got a fill, I'm glad I feel something. I had 1 packet of Weight Control oatmeal for breakfast at 7:45am. It's 12:31 now and I finally feel like having lunch. Time will tell if it's real restriction or just a fluke. At any rate, I'm thrilled! *insert happy dance here cuz the smilies aren't workin' while the website is being updated*

YAY Krista!!!

Hopefully, that will be all you need!

Isn't that the best feeling? I'm happy for you!

That's great that you have such great restriction after a first fill. I know it's exciting! Be aware though that as you lose weight, you will lose fat and the band will get loose again. But that's why we got the band! You can always go back in and get more so you are back to where you need to be!

Keep up the great work!

I got my first fill yesterday. I got 3cc in a 9cc band. I think I actually have restriction for the first time ever! By that, I mean that I healed so fast after my surgery that I was wanting to eat the back off of an elk less than 12 days after surgery. I'm glad I healed so fast, but those 6 weeks dragged by so slowly. I'm glad I got a fill, I'm glad I feel something. I had 1 packet of Weight Control oatmeal for breakfast at 7:45am. It's 12:31 now and I finally feel like having lunch. Time will tell if it's real restriction or just a fluke. At any rate, I'm thrilled! *insert happy dance here cuz the smilies aren't workin' while the website is being updated*

YAY! Congrats. Very awesome. I am excited to read your post after having your first fill as I know you were struggling before hand. I cannot wait for mine (March 10) as like you, I felt fine within days of my surgery and am hungry pretty much all the time. I eat my required amounts and follow it like I should, but I have no restriction so I'm pretty much just hungry ALL the time. You give me hope for my first fill becuz right about now it feels like I paid $14000 for will power LOL

Isn't it fabulous??? Congratulations! I had the same thing happen to me and it's like you can finally see the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!!! This is the most amazing tool.

I'm happy to report that it was not just a fluke...I have real restriction! Every meal yesterday made me feel my band. Food kept me full for very long periods of time. Today, I tried to eat a Weight Watcher brand bagel with light cream cheese, and I made sure to extra-toast it (very crispy) and I was full after 5 bites. I had a large coffee a little while after that and I haven't even thought about food until just now and it's nearly lunch time. I'm having some oatmeal and I'm taking it slow. 3 bites in and I can already feel it sitting in there like a little lump.

I'm so excited! Thanks for all your comments. I can't wait to lose weight, have my stomach shrink and to need another fill. Hopefully this will stick with me for awhile.

I'm thrilled, to say the least.

Krista,

I got my first fill last month and the first two weeks were great. Then as swelling went down, I felt hardly any restrictions. (3.5 cc) Well, to be honest, I still couldn't eat near what I did preband, but it wasn't as good as right after my first fill. So last week I got my second fill (0.5 cc) and for the first few days it was "enough" but now I think I need more. Will get my next one on the 12th of March.

I had lost 7 lbs. in 4 weeks, so the NP didn't think I needed much. And she was probably right, but as things continue to heal in place the restriction does tend to reduce. But take advantage of it when you have it!