I have the realize band from Johnson & Johnson and had my first fill yesterday. I don't notice any difference as of yet and was just wanting input from anyone with the same type band. how soon did you feel restriction? did it take several fills..etc... Thanks

I had my band put in on Aug 5, 08 and I have had two fills so far for a total of 4.5cc. I think that I am getting close. I have had much more restriction with the second fill, but I am hungry at about 2 hrs. I can eat more than 4 oz, easily, but I do have foods that are hard to eat. I have had steady weight loss, but have been at the same weight for the past two weeks.

I am scheduled for my third fill tomorrow, can't wait! I want to see the scale move down!!!

I was banded (Realize Band) on Aug. 4th and I still have not received a fill. I am having good restriction with the band empty. I have lost 27.6 pounds and have been very happy with my results. :smile2:

I was banded on October 7th. I had my first fill October 31st (2.4) and I didn't get any restriction at all. I had another 1 put in today for a total of 3.4. I have to stay on fluids today, so I won't know until I eat tomorrow if this amount works. I have lost 29 pounds including 9 pre-op. My problem was not weight loss. I was just really hungry!

I had my first fill Oct 29th. I had 4cc put in which I thought was a lot for the first time. (my surgery was Sept 10th)

My first fill wasn't to great. A PA did it and he couldn't find the port. Let's just say he won't be doing it next time. My port area hasn't felt the same since. I hope he didn't do any damage.

As for restriction. I don't really have any. Honestly, I've really been doing it myself since surgery. I've lost 36lbs since pre-op.

I hope within the next 2-3 times I will get restriction.

Sandra

Speck--I agree with you. I think most of my 29 lbs of weight loss was due to will power and not the band. I have a little more restriction now, but I could still eat more than what is on the allowed diet. And my stomach is always growling like I am hungry!

I had my surgery on october 10th:) just had my first fill today by one of my collegue:) I'm a nurse. My doctor told me that i can do it myself if i feel the port:) I'm scared of needle;) so my friend did it.. It was ok.. No pain. With empty band i had no restriction at all. Hopefully with this fill.. I will:)