i am curious.. who many fills has everyone had so far??

I've received 2 fills for a total of 6 cc. I'm almost 12 weeks out. My next fill is in 4 weeks. How about you?

Banded 1/14/08 and still waiting for my first fill. April 8th. 12 full weeks post-op...I'm getting very impatient

I've had three fills. 9.2 cc in 14 cc APL band. Third fill really made a difference. Things I was able to eat easily before no longer go down so easily.

16 fills for a total of 3.3 in my 4cc band.

3 fills; 5.6cc's in a 10cc band. Some days, very good restriction, some days, nada....

Surgery 1/15/08 had 3cc in a 10cc band from surgery. Then 2cc at 6 weeks out and 1cc a week later because I was feeling no restriction. I get my 3rd fill on April 10th. I am really tring to not drink with meals and it helps me stay full longer and get full quicker. I had an x-ray taken to see what the band looked like. I was surprised to see he left the port tubing so long. It makes a big U shaped loope then comes up and over in a smaller loop where the port is. I wonder why he did not cut the tubing so it lays straight. Has anyone else seen theirs? Seems the fluid would go into a shorter straighter tube easier. I have only lost about 1 1/2#this month. I hope next fill speeds things up. Diane

Had my 3rd fill yesterday... Don't know the cc count, my doc doesn't give that out. I expressed my frustration with the elusive sweet spot and ask that he be a little more generous with the fill. I think he was, but only time will tell. I probably shouldn't complain, I do average a little over a pound a week, but feel I've done most of that without the help of my band.

1 fill at the 6 week mark, 3.5 in a 10 cc band. I had really good restriction for the first 2 weeks after the fill, and now I'm starting to have less restriction.

I'm due to go back in a few weeks for fill #2. Can't wait!

Good question to ask--I'm always curious where people find the right level of restriction and how long it takes them to get there.

I have a 5 cc band and had one 1.8 cc fill at 7 weeks out. I go for my second fill on April 19, and if I get there without having gnawed my arm off it'll be a miracle!

i have had no fills yet. i am not losing weight either. i have an appointment on monday. i will see what happens then good luck to all

Brez...How long since your banding??

I've had 2 fills so far. 1st fill was 7 weeks out from surgery and 3.8 cc's. 2nd fill was 11 weeks out and was 3 cc's. I have a total of 6.8 cc's in a 9 cc Realize band. My restriction seems pretty good since I am eating small amounts (usually about 1/2 cup) and I am staying satisfied for 3 or more hours. No PB's or sliming yet. My biggest issue is snacking between meals cause I want to, not because I'm hungry. I've lost over 40 pounds though, so I guess occasional snacks aren't damaging me too bad!

I was banded 12/17/07 and had my first fill of 2 c.c. on 1/29/08. I went back to the Dr. March 5 and saw his PA for an additional 1 c.c. She had trouble finding my port and said she found it after poking around inside looking for it. :thumbup: I haven't felt any different and feel like she missed the port. I don't know if the Doctor will be able to tell or not if I have 2 c.c. or 3 c.c. inside.... I go back to the Dr. April 15th and this time I'm only have the Doc see me! I'm looking forward to another fill because I've only lost 3 pounds since I went in last. I'm eating less and exercising but I'm just stuck at this plateau. I'm hoping it gets easier to lose weight. It's really S-L-O-W right now! But I'm not giving up!!! I'm seeing this through no matter how long it takes me! Hang in there everyone!!!

I had my second Fill yesterday. Initial fill was 3cc and they added a 4th cc yesterday. The nurse who did the fill said I should expect some of the inital 3cc to have evaporated out, but when she pulled it out, all 3ccs were still there. Now I am curious how much restriction I will feel with 4cc vs 3. I had some restriction before and have had several pb experiences, but I could still pretty much eat what I wanted.

Funny Story, the night before I went in for my fill I had a dream that I went it to a different office (same DR, just different office) and the scale that I had to weigh in on was tiny and I had to stand on one foot and try and balance myself to get an accurate reading. Then the nurse came in with the needle that looked just like a turkey baster. luckily I woke up before she stuck me with it.

That dream was so FUNNY!!! A turkey baster! I love it! :bolt:

I have a question for you. Was it painful or difficult for them to pull out the 3 c.c from your band to check it? I don't think the nurse got my port when she said she added 1 c.c. last time and I think they should check it... I'm just picturing 2 to 3 c.c. trying to come out from around the band all the way down the cord to the port being a painful or kind of difficult. I'm like you though, I can pretty much eat what I want. I am eating less but I'm just stuck not losing anything right now. Everyone comments about how good I look and how much weight I'm losing but I don't see it at all lately. :eek: Good luck with the new fill and stay away from those turkey basters! :eek: