I just got back from my FIRST fill this morning. I don't know what to expect and the nurse said that she does 5cc with the first fill for Realize band. She had me lay down shot of numb stuff and stick of the fill needle. Move to sitting position and she puts in full 5cc . Drink about 6-8 ounces of water and asks how it feels, I think maybe it stuck, she pulls out .04cc and I can feel the the water shoot through. I was amazed. Drank water again felt full but not like first time. She then says I'm good to go. Lasted about 5 minutes total. So now I have 4.6 in the 10 realize band. I can't believe how quick and painless it was. Now I hope it works.. does this sound like the usual first fill ???? :thumbup:

WOW, your fill doctor was agressive compared to mine. I started at 2.5, then only was allowed .5 at a time.. I didn't have any restriction until 4.5 cc. (I have a 10 cc band also) I've been at 4.5 for 2 months and don't have as much restriction so I need to get my booty in and get a fill !!

You will have restriction from the beginning and will lose weight immediately! right on.. good 4 u :thumbup:

best of luck!!!

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My first fill was done under fluroscopy standing up (3.5cc). They filled me up to 7cc, which completely occluded me, then had me drink until I felt the fluid go through (at 3.5cc). My second fill was in the office and was 1.5cc (using the protocol you described) which makes a total of 5cc in my band. Both were painless and brief.