Hi guys - I need some advice before I scream. I am getting so frustrated with the whole "fills" thing.

Although I've done really well and lost a lot of weigh I feel its been through dieting and exercise. I know that the band is a tool, but I feel like I might have wasted a lot of money!

I went for fill number 3 yesterday - now have 7mls in my 14ml band. I've stuck to a soft diet today only because the surgeon told me to, but I really need to stop myself from eating - I don't get the feeling from the band. However, once I stop, in a little while I do feel full and seem to be able to go about 3 hours without feeling hungry.

Am I restricted? Please someone get back to me because I'm getting really worried that there's something wrong with me that I'm at 7mls and no "sweet spot" yet!

THANKS

Well, if you have a 14 cc band, your only 1/2 full. Some people hit that great spot at 1cc. some at 13.5 cc. Keep going so the band is working for you. YOu shouldn't have to do this alone. THe band should make a significant difference on what you can eat, how much you eat, your hunger, etc..... Be a little push with your Dr. if he's conservative. You paid for this!

I didn't have to ask, I felt a significant difference and knew right away. Give it a week because sometimes you get delayed effects from a fill. But if after you are back on solid food for a few days you do not feel a difference, see if you can get another fill. Like Lori said it takes longer for some to reach the sweet spot.

Yeah, don't give up. I didn't feel any restriction at all until I had 6cc in my 10cc band. It was very frustrating for me too.....but hang in there.

I feel the same way i can only eat a little at a time but it seems that 1hr later i feel hungry. I don't know what i am doing wrong.

i had my lap band surgery 06/20/2008 and have lost 32 pounds but am still hungry and working out everyday to lose the weight. i had one fill and think i need alittle more to get that full feeling. how often can you get the band filled??:thumbdown:

I think it depends on your doctor. Mine wants me to come in to evaluate my restriction once a month for the first year but if I feel I need a fill anytime before that I can bump up my monthy appointment. He just asks that I wait a week after a fill to make sure.

Hi guys.

Thanks for the replies. Today I think I may have more restriction. I ate fish for my lunch (ate it far too quickly though) and boy - did I suddenly feel restriction.

I haven't had anything since and still don't feel hungry (that was about 1pm - its now 5.15pm here) so I feel so much better.

I'll take my time in eating my dinner tonight and hopefully will have the same "full" feeling. Finger crossed!! :biggrin: