Life after first fill

TamiSCool · February 26, 2008

I had my first fill about a week ago. Before I had my first fill, I could eat just about anything I wanted without any difficulty. The only exception to this was untoasted bread. I had pain when I ate the bread.

After my first fill, I'm not feeling much different. I'm not sure I'm getting the "full signal." I've never felt like I needed to throw up. Think I may have a problem?

Thanks

marieze · February 26, 2008

I'm waiting for my first fill and I could eat anything too! How long ago were you banded just out of curiosity?

Marie

TamiSCool · February 26, 2008

I was banded 01/04/08

Marimaru · February 26, 2008

A couple of things, firstly there are a number of people on the board here who very rarely, if ever PB (throw up), so it's not a "for sure" that you will with the band if you're careful. The other thing is that for many people the first fill isn't enough for optimum restriction. But you have to go up slowly because many people swell up after a fill, and you don't want to be too tight while you are swollen.

AudricIan · February 26, 2008

I could eat anything before my my first fill. I had my surgery on 12/6/07. I had my first fill 4 weeks later and felt a little restriction. bread gets stuck on occasion, usually earlier in the day but, I have neer PB'd either. I was ready to get my second fill and I suddenly dropped 5 pounds in 2 days. I am almost 2 months out from my first fill and still can eat most anything and I eat more than 1/2 cup at a time for sure. Since i am losing slowly but somewhat consistantly I am not going to get a second fill. Everyone is different, give your first fill an honest effort though, I thought I needed a fill again for sure and then the weight started dropping. Good luck on your journey.

Maggie M · February 27, 2008

I have had four fills in the last month and still fill no restriction. I can eat as much as I want, and anything I want. I'm very frustrated that I don't fill any benefits from the surgery yet (3 months ago)

AUSSIECHIK · February 27, 2008

i was banded two days ago and i feel restriction dont know for how long cause im still swollen but i cant drink much before feeling full..

wanabthin · February 27, 2008

It can take MANY fills before you actually feel a difference. Continue to call your doctor and schedule fills at least weekly until you are at your sweet spot. It took 3 months after surgery before i finally started losing. Hang in there!

FLMan · February 27, 2008

I had my first fill at FILL CENTER USA in St Petersburg Fl and the lady was great. She explained so many things to me. I have not had any problems and I am doing really good with my first fill. She did tell me she did not think this one would not be my "sweet spot"

The gave me 3.4 CC she tried 4 CC but I could not drink so she took some out. So we will see.....

I feel like I am on the road to the "Sweet Spot" that is what my wife always says.... :biggrin: