Hello. I was banded on January 17, 2008. I have lost 16 lbs as of March 4th and won't know if I've lost anymore until I go for my next appointment. I have decided not to get on a scale at all except for when I see my doctor. I don't want to get upset by looking at the scale all the time so I don't. I have an 11cc band and my doctor gave me my first fill on March 4th which was 3cc's. I was very careful with drinking and eating but realized very quickly that my first fill did nothing for me. I was wondering if because I have the 11cc band, would it take longer for me to feel restriction? If anyone has this band, how many fills did it take you to feel any restriction? I am feeling a little depressed because my doctor's office called and told me that I have to have my 2nd fill date changed from 4/8 until 4/24 due to my doctor having emergency surgery himself. It is frustrating to have to wait that long since I'm really doing this by willpower alone. I am still eating too much at one sitting but trying to make better choices and eat protein first. I just wanted to hear others experiences. Thank you.

Jeni in PA:redface:

Jeni,

I was banded on 1/14/08, just 3 days before you. I had my first fill on 2/21/08 of 4 cc's....and I like you did not feel any restriction. I have my 2nd fill this Friday, and can't wait. I try to stay at 1200 calories, but with no restriction it is not easy. According to the Dr's scale from 2/21 I have lost 29lbs....but this last month I have pretty much just stayed the same. I am exercising, so I am hoping I am losing inches.

From what I understand, it takes 2-4 fills for a lot of people to get restriction.

Just hang in there as I am trying to, and we will get there soon:smile:

Jeni, take it from me. I had my surgery two years ago and I lost to date 35 lbs. I have a big band and I feel restriction but listening to this old lady I was told the wrong advice and I have been stalled since 6 months after my surgery due to my cheating eating habits. Focus on one bite at a time, do not give up. This is a struggle that no one understands except you and the people on this forum. You can do it, you had the courage to do the surgery so you have the courage to develop the discipline needed to get this done. DO NOT cheat on your band or you will be sorry and fat like I still am.

Hello. I was banded on January 17, 2008. I have lost 16 lbs as of March 4th and won't know if I've lost anymore until I go for my next appointment. I have decided not to get on a scale at all except for when I see my doctor. I don't want to get upset by looking at the scale all the time so I don't. I have an 11cc band and my doctor gave me my first fill on March 4th which was 3cc's. I was very careful with drinking and eating but realized very quickly that my first fill did nothing for me. I was wondering if because I have the 11cc band, would it take longer for me to feel restriction? If anyone has this band, how many fills did it take you to feel any restriction? I am feeling a little depressed because my doctor's office called and told me that I have to have my 2nd fill date changed from 4/8 until 4/24 due to my doctor having emergency surgery himself. It is frustrating to have to wait that long since I'm really doing this by willpower alone. I am still eating too much at one sitting but trying to make better choices and eat Protein first. I just wanted to hear others experiences. Thank you.

Jeni in PA:redface: