if you have a realize band how many cc's were put into your band the first fill- and can you tell a difference after the first fill? thanks

Whether you can tell a difference after your first fill is a very individual thing, and it also depends on how many cc's your doctor gives you on the first fill. I've noticed a slight difference ever since I got my band, but it took five fills in my Realize band before I really had restriction. My fills, starting at 4 weeks after surgery, finally gave me a total of 8 cc's in my Realize band, and they went like this:

Week 4: 3 cc's

Week 6: 2 cc's

Week 7: 1 cc

Week 8: .6 cc

Week 10: 1.4 cc

With my first fill I could not tell the difference. My Dr. filled me with 3cc's, I just had my second fill with another 3cc's about two weeks ago and I can tell I have restrction. My lapband was done March 14, 08 and I have lost a total of Forty pounds. Starting weight was 354 pounds and I am at 314. Don't get discouraged it is a slow process but truly worth it. Best wishes in your journey!

I had a first fill of 4.6 seven weeks after surgery. I felt alot of restriction the first few days. Now 2 weeks later the restriction has lessened. I do feel that less fills me up but I still have alot of head hunger. I'm hoping not to fill for a while but weight is slow.