Had my first fill on May 2. The PA found the port with no problems. When she put the needle in she took the primer that was already in the band out to see how much was in there. Then she did the fill.

I think she put less then the amount of the original primer back in because I have zero restriction. It's like I don't even have the band in me anymore.

I go back the 29th and hope that this is resolved.

This is really really not uncommon. I wish docs were more clear about this. Many people take 3-4 fills (or more) to get restriction. I was told that in fact it might be up to 6 months before I really "felt" it.

It's a process; it will happen, but many docs think aggressive fills are counterproductive and in fact can cause problems down the road. Hang in there!

Hi Jeff!! How the heck have you been doing?

Dont worry. Thats normal. I had no restriction until the 3rd fill and WOW!!!! Be careful what you wish for. I definitely have restriction now. Its different for everyone. My doc does a fill, gives me a glass of Water and waits to make sure I can get it down, because sometimes they can make it so tight that you cant even sawllow your own saliva. Maybe your fill will work on the 2nd one, maybe the third. Good luck!

Had my first fill on May 2. The PA found the port with no problems. When she put the needle in she took the primer that was already in the band out to see how much was in there. Then she did the fill.

I think she put less then the amount of the original primer back in because I have zero restriction. It's like I don't even have the band in me anymore.

I go back the 29th and hope that this is resolved.

Hi Jeff!! How the heck have you been doing?

Hey! From your ticker you've been doing great! I am doing much better now that I finally have restriction (It took FOREVER!)

Good to see you kicking around here!

I was just the opposite. I went in yesterday for my post op (surgery on April 14) check-up and fill...Or so I thought. Right after surgery I had so much restriction I had to have 1 1/2 CC's removed because I couldn't swallow Water. That made all the difference in the world. No problems since then. Now I am ready to progress to regular food no more just "soft" foods.

The NUT said I was eating the correct amount of food and lost 6 lbs since surgery and wasn't hungry. She said that is the way we want it. Then the Dr said I probably was a little swollen still and would probably need a fill next month. If I needed one sooner to call and they would work me in.

Guess I am one of the lucky ones to not be in Band Hell for long...