Got my fist fill 2 days ago, went to Mexico, Tijuana I live in Los Angeles so its about 2-3 hours away, it takes the whole day ImI not too happy about that but thats were I got my surgery and the people there are more than compatant so feel real safe there. My first and second day was on liquids last night had some rice and meat, chewed real good and it went down ok. I was suprised I can eat that, heard from alot of peps they cant eat rice, they are a few years in their band perhaps thats the reason, if anyone knows let me know. I feel like if I chew real good I could eat pretty much any thing. Woke up today and felt blotted from the food I had — rice and meat. havent had anything to eat yet but will try something a shake perhaps. Sort of regret having solids last night, I hate felling blotted. Im thinking maybe I should have asked the nurse to fill me a bit more. So now if it really bugs me that im not restricted enough I have to get my butt down to TJ and chuck another 100 dollars and probly have them put .2 or so cc for restriction. urgh- Am I over reacting and will I feel better about this or am I just shit out of luck?

My doctor recommends for me to do liquids for at least a week after each fill. This actually helps with the whole wanting to eat thing. I think that you may want to stay on liquids a few more days just to get your stomach use to the new tightness from the fill. I currently have a 4cc band and only have a 1.7 fill but I am doing fine. The key with the band is watch the amount of calories you are eating and make sure your proteins are what you eat first. I have never been bold enough to try rice since I heard so many horror stories about it. Best of luck.

I know what you mean about the hassle of getting to TJ & back and paying $100 for fluoro each time ... been there, done that!

Most people won't feel much restriction, if any at all after their first fill. I thought I felt it after my first fill ... I lost 5 lbs in the first 3 days after and I was on cloud 9 thinkin' WOOHOO this is gonna be a piece of cake! Then it went away :thumbup: ... turns out the "restriction" I was feeling was just a little swelling from the fill

Keep in mind it takes 3-5 small fills to feel good restriction, or get to the "sweet spot" as they call it.

No worries ... you'll get there soon!

Most people say it takes on average 3 fills to get to enough restriction to really feel it. Frankly, Im not expecting any restriction either after my first fill, and yep Im a self pay so its going to add up.

I had my first fill in June and it was only 2cc. I have very little restriction, but have still been able to loose about 23-24lbs with this fill. I was really discouraged after the first week after the fill because my weight didnt change very much, but here lately I have been losing.

I have also heard that it takes 3 fillls to get to good restriction.