first fill

had my first fill today.  not as bad as I thought it would be.  hopefully I will now start to shrink.  have only lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks.

Gosh, isn't that frustrating?  I had my surgery on May 9th and lost for the first 9 days becuase of liquid diet, but last 7 days I haven't even lost a pound.  I haven't cheated, I haven't eaten things I shouldnt, I'm walking and exercising and nervous that my body is just fine with 800 calories a day.  I FEEL for you because you go through this huge experience and then the first six weeks aren't what you expected.  Hoping your fill kicks in and works especially well.

I had my first fill on the 19th and I don't feel any different.  The nutritionist said I would feel very restricted at first from what I was before.  Makes me scared of maybe the thing is leaking.  But my doc does the first fill under xray to tweak it just right.  I've lost about 30 lbs since surgery, but it's really slowing down now it seems.  Was so looking forward to getting the fill and having a boost.  Frustrating.

But you did say your fill was on the 19th and I've talked with LOTS of people that say, for some, it doesn't feel like it "kicks in" until almost up to 10 days!  Maybe that's all you need is just a bit more time.  Good Luck......I can't WAIT until I've lost 30 pounds.

i ` hate to say i am glad i am not the only one. I had my surgery 5/5 and lost 13lbs .

Hi,

I had my lap-band in January and have lost 32 pounds, I have had 3 fills and am only at 4.2cc.  I have a 11cc band.  My Dr said that any loss is great because at this point you are doing most of the work, not the band.  I have very little restiction to how much I eat.  I have alot of restiction on what I can eat.  For my first fill he put in 4.4cc and I couldnt swallow water so he took 2.2cc out. now he puts in 1cc every 3-4 weeks.  Remember slow and steady wins the race....LOL....