Ok, I had my first fill today. I had surgery on 10-23-2009 and today was my first follow up appointment. I have lost 14 pounds since my surgery. I was nervous about my fill, but it went perfect. I have the 10cc LapBand and today they put 2.5cc of fluid in. I have to go back in two weeks and if everything is ok, they will do another 2.5cc's. I would like to know how your first fills have been. My fill itself did not hurt, but I think I could feel the fluid going in the band. Has anyone else done this. Also, how much weight have you lost in the first month? My Dr. said that amount was good, but I am not sure. Any feedback with be greatly appericiated.

Hi there!

First of all, I think that 14# is excellent considering a lot of people gain during the 1st month! I too lost 14 the first month! :thumbup:

As far as fills go, I just had my first last Wednesday & it went fine. It didn't hurt, just felt a little strange. I felt the same after my fill until Saturday. I think I've had my first taste of restriction & an 'almost stuck' episode. Thank goodness it passed quickly! I am taking in a lot less & going 4.5 hours before I feel the 1st hunger pangs.

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the reason it took 3 days to feel restriction from my fill.....I don't get it. :huh2:It seems as though it would be tighter the first few days & then loosen!?!? I'm not complaining, just wondering.

I think you (us, we!) are doing great! Keep on plugging!

the people in my support group says it takes a few days to feel restriction because it takes a few days for the fluid to fill in the band after injection...........(disperse around the band is what I am trying to say............