Scared!

Hi All, I had lap band on 4-5-07. I lost 17lbs at first due to liquid diet, but have not lost any since! I have my first saline fill this past Thursday on 5-17 and I really don't feel any more restriction. I am scared this isn't working or I have done something wrong. My doctor was not concerned but I am. Has ANYONE else had a similar experience? Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Ann

I guess if your doctors not concerned, I'm not either. We all seem to stall. They're always temporary (sometimes long term temporary) Keep the faith. DD

Hi Anne, I have always been told it takes atleast 4 fills to find your sweet spot. There was a gal at my support meeting last week that has had 6 to 8 fills and still hasn't found a good spot for feeling restricted enough. Talk to your doctor and maybe he can put a little more in. Be patient with yourself and do the best you can and it'll get there for you. It's all so individual for all of us and it's new so we have to figure out what works best for each of our bodies. Take care, Debbie

Here is what i was told from my doctor .. fills r very different for everyone.. they will start off slow on fills because some not all indivuials will swell from the fills . so it may take severeal fills to feel fullness and i was told 2 to 3 times is very common .. and usually the 3rd is the charmer for alot.. I am stuck at 21 lbs but my fill is around the corner .. Be well Lisa