I just posted a similar question regarding fill levels, and I'm just curious about people who were banded around the same time as me...9-22.08. Do you have restriction yet? At what volume did you first fill restriction and how long did it last between fills? Thank you in advance.

I was banded 9/15, I had 6cc put in with the band. On 10/20 I had another 1cc and then on 10/27 another 1cc. I am going in again on 12/1.

I was banded 9/15, I had 6cc put in with the band. On 10/20 I had another 1cc and then on 10/27 another 1cc. I am going in again on 12/1.

How is your restriction level, and how much are you eating per meal?

Oops I just realized I didn't answer about the restriction part...... sorry. I have pretty good restriction, I can eat between 1/2 -1 cup per meal. I rarely snack and if I do it is cottage cheese. (for the protein)

losing it - i've read some of your other threads & going out on a limb, but i'm guessing you have a low BMI?

it might take a few fills to get to restriction. i required 8 & 8.5ccs in the 10cc band before i felt the band working (restriction). over time i had gotten tighter and required 3 unfills; right now i'm at 7.2ccs & haven't had an adjustment since aug.

some fills take a bit to "kick" in. be patient; make good choices food wise; get your fills as your dr will allow ... it will all fall into place.

losing it - i've read some of your other threads & going out on a limb, but i'm guessing you have a low BMI?

it might take a few fills to get to restriction. i required 8 & 8.5ccs in the 10cc band before i felt the band working (restriction). over time i had gotten tighter and required 3 unfills; right now i'm at 7.2ccs & haven't had an adjustment since aug.

some fills take a bit to "kick" in. be patient; make good choices food wise; get your fills as your dr will allow ... it will all fall into place.

My BMI is around 34 or 35 now....it just seems like my doc is filling my really fast...not timewise necessarily, but amountwise. I'm really having to use willpower to lose weight right now...but I know its early days. Thanks for the responses!!

Luluc, you have done so well, I'm curious! I have had three fills for a total of 6.1 cc. I just don't know what I'm supposed to feel like when I have a good fill. Should I feel full after a few bites? I eat small portions, but never really have a "full" feeling. Right now, I'm getting hungry in three hrs. or less so I think I need another fill. I'd love to have your advice since you've been so successful.

Nancy B.

nancy, i eat around a cup of food at a time - 3X a day with a snack or 2. my dr suggested i continue with fills, so long as i was hungry between meals.

i work out pretty regularly, so a few bites for me wouldn't work - nor would not having a healthy snack during the day. i prefer to be "less restricted" now to get in enough calories to carry me through my workouts.

it was an odd thing, i kept getting fills looking for restriction - then when i had it, i didn't want it. was a lot of trial / error to get to this place right now.

good luck to you!!!