I had my second fill yesterday. I had absolutely no restriction after the last one 4 weeks ago. I could have gone back in 2 weeks instead of waiting 4 weeks, but life got in the way. I've spent a lot of time in the hospital because my dad was having a lung biopsy and was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma. I had a bit too much going on to worry about a fill during that time. I was making bad food choices and eating on the run most of the time. Since then, I've been under stress at work with after school meetings that made me have to reschedule my appts over and over. I finally was able to make it to the surgeon yesterday and was scared to get on the scale. I was surprised when I was down half a pound. Granted, I'm frustrated it was only half a pound, but I'm glad I didn't go up. It was my fault and all the stress that kept me from losing more. The Nurse prac said that she would give me a "whopper" of a fill and I think she put in 2.5, but I forgot to ask. I still only feel a little restriction, so I'll probably go back again in 2 weeks for another. I now have 4 ccs in a 10 cc band. I'm glad that I'm back on the band wagon! :thumbup:

Tina, sorry to hear about your dad. i know how horrible it is to have a parent going through such a dire illness (my dad is now 2 years in remission from a rare melanoma).

i completely relate to your fill situation. i got my first fill (.8cc in a 4cc band) a month ago and have been losing and gaining the same 3 pounds ever since. i've had pretty much no restriction a couple weeks after starting solids post band. i'm going in for my second fill tomorrow and i'm so hoping to start losing again. knock on wood we'll both be on the losing train soon :thumbup: