Had my 1st fill yesterday

[Lindsay]

I have a 4cc band (from OCC) ... and the nurse here in Toronto insisted in only doing 1cc, which I was fine with.

I've been feeling restricted since getting the band, with nothing in it. Nothing severe, but enough to keep me focused when it comes to eating.

So I figured 1cc would be perfect to start with.

But after reading a few threads, I've realized that maybe I should have asked for 1.5cc's?

I'm just curious how everyone felt after there first fill.

I'm liquids for another couple of days, so I can't really tell what the difference is.

It's taken me a few hours to get my usual non-sweetened iced coffee down, so I'm assuming there's somethin' going on down there.

And I had bad gas (it was the dogs, if anyone asks last night.

LOL.

So.

How much was your first fill?

And how did you feel?

I suppose going small is better, then I can go back in 6 weeks for more if I need it.

I'd rather have too little than too much all of a sudden!

[Jnlebean]

I say thats a good amount. I didnt really have to much restriction the first time around, but i am going for my second fill tonight at 5. I did have some problems with being to tight at 1.6cc and I was dropped down to 1.4cc's, i ahve later found out that I wasnt to tight I was eating the wrong foods. So I feel that I have wasted the past few weeks with no restriction, I hope to finally have some good restriction after tonight, I hear though that it takes until your third or so fill until you have good restriciton I suggest starting slow, and work your way up. Learn what foods work for you and which ones dont, it is NO fun getting food stuck, it is very painful.

Jenelle

[Lindsay]

awesome, thanks Jenelle!!

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[SDGIRL]

awesome, thanks Jenelle!!

><I had my first fill last Saturday. Only 1.2. I too, like you had restriction even before I had anything in the bad. Howver, I now wish I would have insisted on more. I feel a bit of a difference, but not enough. OCC, Dr. Acosta didn't tell me to do liquids only so I'm eating and I just wish I would have had more.

[Lindsay]

I'm still having issues picking 'good' food choices.

I'd rather go small, than go too far -- and wonder why I'm still eating like shit, and not exercising regularly.

I keep saying to myself, 'the band is only a tool'.

I need to concentrate on my diet.

Then the band.

[Jnlebean]

I know what you mean, im not making bad choices in the sense of eating chocolate, chips, and fast food but I am eating a lot of carbs, and easy to acces foods, like lean cusine and soups. I should be eating more veggies and meat. Not so much canned things. Its hard to cook such a small meal for one person so I tend to over eat.

Im with you focus on the diet, and exercise not so much the band! I almost have to forget that I even have a band, in a sense.

J

[CanadianBandster]

you guys arent alone. " Hi, my name is CanadianBandster and Im a chocolaholic" and I am NOT kidding. I bet Id be at goal if it werent for my bad habit. I do good if I have a 100 calorie bar a day, but I need to go buy some cuz I turn into a chocolate pig when I dont have my little fix....its that bad. Sad I know.

I feel I have hit my sweet spot for now. So I am hoping to hit goal next month. Dont worry guys - I have to say its just a tool all the time too...and I have to push myself to do any activity. Ill do awesome for awhile then be a slack ass.

[PAMMIE]

I have a 4cc band (from OCC) ... and the nurse here in Toronto insisted in only doing 1cc, which I was fine with.

I've been feeling restricted since getting the band, with nothing in it. Nothing severe, but enough to keep me focused when it comes to eating.

So I figured 1cc would be perfect to start with.

But after reading a few threads, I've realized that maybe I should have asked for 1.5cc's?

I'm just curious how everyone felt after there first fill.

I'm liquids for another couple of days, so I can't really tell what the difference is.

It's taken me a few hours to get my usual non-sweetened iced coffee down, so I'm assuming there's somethin' going on down there.

And I had bad gas (it was the dogs, if anyone asks last night.

LOL.

So.

How much was your first fill?

And how did you feel?

I suppose going small is better, then I can go back in 6 weeks for more if I need it.

I'd rather have too little than too much all of a sudden!

AS YOU KNOW, EVERYONE DIFFERENT AND IF YOU HAD SOME RESTRICTION BEFORE THIS FILL JUST FROM BEING BANDED, I'D SAY THEY MADE A GOOD CALL. SLOW AND EASY. YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE MORE ADDED LATER. THAT'S THE BEAUTY OF THIS TOOL