I was banded on April 8th, and the first few weeks were ok, felt restriction and lost a total of 20 lbs. After the first few weeks I felt No restriction at all, and have felt like I was more hungry then before the surgery!!!

Today I went back to my doc and they give me my first fill. I believe I was at 6cc and they added 1 cc. I was just wondering how everyones first experience was with there fill, how long after were you able to eat regular foods again, did it help with restriction, any advice will help! I dont feel too much of a difference, does it take time to feel it??? Thanks

i had the same experience as you. It took about three times to get the band to the point that it gave me really good restriction.

Very similar experience here. Took three fills to get to where I am now - went in for the 4th and decided to go another 6 weeks without adding any.

Good luck! I am a twinmamma too!

1st fill no problems, took her one go & it was in, 2nd fill though diff nurse & took her like 30 goes & had to get the original nurse to do it again & was left with a huge black bruise (size o your palm)..

so hoping 3rd time lucky in 2 weeks time

[font=Comic Sans MS][size=3][b][color=DarkOrchid]Surgery 5/5/09 --264 lbs
First fill 6/1/09 -- 248 lbs.
Dr. Nussbaum

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I just had my fill on June 1, but I am still Clear liquids until tomorrow. Everything feels the same to me right now -- hopefully it will continue

I had my first fill on May 29 and have not noticed much a difference yet.