Hey all. I have had 2 fills and am going for my 3rd next week. I still haven't felt real restriction and wondered if anyone else has the same thing? I was keeping around 5oz of food but for the last few weeks I am probably eating double that with no problems. I am scared that I could be damaging the band but everything goes down really easy. I have hit a weight-standstill and have been staying the same weight for the past 3 weeks or so. Anyone else like me? Are you eating more than you are supposed to because you are hungry? Trisha

My nutritionist says to eat till your full. That is what I do. She said the restriction will gradually help with how much keeps us full.

That is what I am counting on. I have some restriction but only with certain foods. thick bread and pork chops. everything goes down fine.

I haven't really experienced restriction yet. I just went for my third fill yesterday; I now have 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I'm hopeful, but really expect that I'll still need another fill or two before feeling anything. It is frustrating. I AM losing some, but it's pretty slow; I'm about 1 lb per week right now.

I swear my 3rd fill took saline out. No lie. I had the restricted feeling after #2 for a week or two...but it went away. After the 3rd, nothing. I'm just waiting til my next appoinment to tell my doctor. I was told to be careful about the drinking, though. Are you drinking with your meals? This helps force food through and circumvents the restriction. Good luck. May #3 be just what you need to give you the full feeling! :redface:

Had 3 fills, but never restricted. You are not alone.

Dare I ask how much you've been filled? I have a 10 cc band and I think I have 6.0 or 6.5 cc's right now....

I have had 4 fills, this morning ate museli, half ham and cheese roll, then other half of ham and cheese white roll, half bannana large, chicken catchitorre and mashed potatoes large childs serve,and chicken drumbstick, and 2 flat white coffees -- no problems ate all that today. Had lap band 18 sep 2007.lost 62lbs so far , my starting weight was 204lbs, so nop dont think enough restriction and no fill till 28th may 2008 again,shivers,got to control myself.

I've got 1.5 cc's in a 10'cc band . . . only 1 fill so far. I go back June 4th for my 6 month checkup - and a fill. I'm ok for now without it because I'm going on a cruise in 2-1/2 weeks . . . and then Vegas . . . I REALLLLLLY have to watch what I put in my mouth because almost everything goes does very easily. I've had little weight movement (10 lbs in 2 months doesn't impress me). I'm doing my Water aerobics 4 times a week - walking . . . and still getting nowhere fast. I'll ride it out until June - and then INSIST on a fill this time! Good luck everyone!

Chris

Did you want more fills? I'm shocked that you've only had one fill. My dr. gave me my first till in end of January and then I've been told to make appointments every 4 weeks after. I typically end up doing 5 or 6 because of my work schedule, but my dr. is pretty aggressive with fills. He asks at every visit if I want a fill.

My dr is also pretty agressive with fills. I get mine every 6 weeks.

And my fills are HUGE I have a 14cc band and at the moment I have 10.5cc in the band. And amazingly enough I feel like I need another fill. my last fill was my smallest at 2.5cc.

Yes I wanted more fills . . . in our support group we have a nickname for Dr. Stingy lol . . . but i'm ok now waiting until after my vacations . . . but then I'm not taking no for an answer

Wow, there are doctors more conservative than mine! I've had three fills and have 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I think there are the very beginnings of restriction there, based on my very incredible burping ability and getting to feeling "full" pretty quickly. We're going on vacation next week and then I'm thinking of requesting one more fill (I'm sure he'd just do another 1 cc) and thinking that might "do it" for me for a while. Who knows though. It is really frustrating to have this tool and feel like it's not working though!

Dare I ask how much you've been filled? I have a 10 cc band and I think I have 6.0 or 6.5 cc's right now....

Well I just got a fill after I posted this. He said I now have 6cc in the 10cc band. I think I am feeling slight restriction now but nothing like some people. I'm waiting for that moment when I eat a few bites and I KNOW I'm full. Right now, it is hard to tell. I think one more fill might do it. I'm REALLY glad to know I am not alone!

I was banded on Dec. 21. I have had two fills. I feel like I need another one but the surgeon disagrees since I am losing more than the average per month. I do not feel any type of restriction but have not really tested to see how much can go down. I just try to stick to what I've been told I should be eating. Since the Dec. banding I'm down 62 pounds. I am trying to be good but do not really feel restriction so some days are better than others.

He will not do another fill until I've stopped losing for a few weeks.

Edited April 26, 200818 yr by msunshne

I have only had one. I go for my second on May 9th and can't wait because boy do I need it!!! I have some restriction... but only when I eat meat really.

I hope number 2 does it for me because I know I am eating way too much! I hate still being hungry all the time!!!

It happened it happened it happened!! There is definitely some restriction going on!! Yesterday at lunch I just felt full way early and then it happened at supper yesterday too. I was so excited. :smile: I think I ate 2-3 bites of chicken, 1-2 of potatoes, and 1-2 of beans. I was looking at my plate thinking, hm, I'm full and really don't want this. This is the FIRST time that has happened!! WOOHOO!