I had surgery on 1/8/09 and had no fill at that time. On 2/20 -6 weeks post-op I got first fill of 3cc’s after starting back on food I had no restriction and could eat whatever I wanted how ever I wanted. Doctor makes you wait for 2 weeks before adjustment. I went in on 3/6 and got another ½ cc, at this point no restriction at all. I just scheduled 3/20 for another fill.

How much do you have and in what quantity was it administered? When did you get restriction and how do you know when you have it?

One more question, is morning hot coffee a bad thing for restriction?

Thanks.

My first "sweet spot" came at fill #3 I believe 3.22CC's. I was doing great for two weeks, lost a bunch of weight then lost my restriction. My doc allows me to come in anytime after 1 week to get another fill. Fill number four was small but effective then like the previous fill, I lost weight and lost restriction quickly. Fill five lasted longest. I guess by then I had lost most of the fat around my stomach so weight loss was not having such a big impact on my restriction. My doctor is not real sure exactly how much I have now but it is just a little over 5cc's (10cc band). I have been at this level for over two months now. At this point I am almost at goal so weight loss has been very slow.

You know you have restriction when you are not hungry after eating a small amount of food (for me, approx. 3/4 C) and stay satisfied for several hours (at least four hours) and of course are losing weight. How you feel when you eat (getting stuck, PB'ing etc.) is not so much an indication that you need a fill as it is that you need to watch how and what you are eating.

A hot drink in the morning is actually good for those of us who are tight in the AM...I have a cup of tea every morning with no issues.

Edited March 11, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

i had my surgery on aug 26th 2008 and i have a realize band witch is a 9cc band. and so far i have 6cc's. and im doing fine. i have alot of restriction. and waS thinking about gettting some took out. my dr lets you come back every six weeks if needed. i didnt go the last time because i didnt need one. i have lost over 78 pounds in alittle over 6 months so i think im doing ok.

I have 6.5 CC in my band. Some doctors are conservative in regards to how much you get at a time. The 2nd and third fill I made sure he put more in. Its been at least 6-8 months and now I need another one.

Chris

I'm at 8.5/9cc Realize Band. Next week is my one year surgery anniversary and I have lost 91lbs. I have been at this level of restriction for about 3 months and am happy with it. I don't see myself getting an unfill anytime soon.

Honestly don't even remember how much fill I have (10cc band). Took 3 fills to feel restriction, went for a 4th which made me too tight and went back for an unfill. That was September of 2008. Been back to the doctors office several times but no more fills / unfills....

My surgery was August 11, 2008, and still no fill beyond the 3cc at surgery. The weight loss has slowed to a strandstill and I'm sure I'll get a fill in two weeks during my next appt. My doctor has told me as long as I was losing weight and not fighting hunger, he would hold off on the fills.

Preop weight: 323

Today: 234

Jeans, size 48 to 38

Shirts, size XXXL to L

Personal Goal: 210

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How much do you have and in what quantity was it administered? When did you get restriction and how do you know when you have it?

One more question, is morning hot coffee a bad thing for restriction?

You can see the dates and amounts below. I've been very lucky to have some restriction with each fill. It didn't last long after the first two, but did once I hit 5cc. The way I know I have it is a slight tightness in the back of my throat. If I eat too big a bite or don't chew well, it causes pain in my chest, the slime starts and up it comes. Strange thing is, I can eat way more than the quarter to half cup I was told to expect. But I know I'm restricted and am eating significantly less than I was.

On the coffee in the morning, I can't eat anything until I've had something warm. Even scrambled eggs get stuck. After coffee or hot tea, less of a problem. And that is pretty much only in the morning.

I was banded on 2/18/09 and have had two fills so far...first one was 5cc's and the second was 1cc. I do feel the restriction, but I think I need another, I'm still able to eat more than a cupfull...I go back in 3 wks.

I have 2.5 cc in a 4 cc band.

Morning coffee or hot tea help me in the morning when I am the most restricted.

Just remember to chew chew chew chew and did I mention the need to chew.

Here is a thought for today "Patience would be a lot easier if it didn't take so long to get."

Im at 5.5 in my 10cc band and I get .5cc a fill, and this last fill I for the first time felt real restriction and it rocks, I love it.

check out below.

First fill was 04/27/09 2.5 cc in 10cc band

Banded Jan.21 2008 Have 8.5 in a 14cc band good restriction had .5 cc on april 14 Have lost 97 pounds with 40 more to go.Corrently losing about a pound a week.

I was banded with the realize band on 10/8/09 I had several fills but didn't feel restriction untill I got to 7 I really didnt loose much weight till I got to 8 cc's. Now I'm loosing 2 to 3 lbs per week. I started at 249 I now weigh 210. I'm exactly where I want to be. Don't let the doctor tell you how much he's going to give you, you tell him. I would get no less then 1 cc per month. GOD Bless and good luck.

You can see my fills listed below.