Question:
i been had lap band for 4 weeks.why my dr. said that my stomach is small and he can't

tight my band ? i am eating normal and i am not loosing    — suzy1961 (posted on November 22, 2007)

November 23, 2007
My band is small, holds max of 4 cc. My surgeon didn't tighten it until my 6 week checkup. It took me 6 adjustments to hit the sweet spot. I have 3.3 cc in my lap band now and finally losing a couple pounds a week. You might want to find out how many cc your band holds.
   — BunnyM

November 23, 2007
My band also holds 4 cc's, and it took me 8 fills over 7 months to finally get restriction. Most doctors won't give the first fill until 6 weeks after surgery. That allows time for the band to heal into place around the stomach. Use this healing time to develop the new habits you're going to need to be successful with your band. Never drink with your meals, and wait at least an hour after eating before drinking. Start your meals with several TINY bites of solid protein, and chew them well. Eating your protein first will give you a greater sense of satisfaction, and your food will hold longer above the band. By the time you get restriction, you can get used to these rules; that will make restriction much easier to live with, and you'll be likely to lose regularly and healthfully. Good luck!
   — Kathy S.

November 24, 2007
The first two answers are correct. With most surgeons, the first fill is at 6 weeks with each additional fill about 4 weeks after that. The number of fills needed varies with the person. Most folks need 3-5 fills to hit the sweet spot. With the band, your rapid weight loss begins as the band is filled and reaches the correct spot for you.
   — VickiStevens

November 25, 2007
I am 6wks post op with my band and have lost 30lb so far. I am however scheduled to get my first fill on Dec 6th. I do think I need one because I'm able to eat with no restrictions, however I'm still loosing. Good luck
   — bchicks42