1st fill very little restriction if any

[debstone]

I was banded on 5/6/10. I lost a total of 18 pounds, my first fill was June 4, 2010, I occasionally feel slight restriction, but have only lost an additional 5 pounds. I am scheduled for a fill on July 13. I am becoming discouraged with the weight loss.

[AngieB]

This is a hard time for many. Hang in there, restriction is built more often than not. Those who follow the rules do well. Stick to it! It will happen, just not overnight.

[EricaG]

i felt restriction probably the first day of my fill... then did the 3 day mushy diet, THEN my restriction was gone. But i believe you have to build on it. I have 8cc's now and that was until my 3rd fill that i actually felt restriction. But everyone is different. I've read people feel restriction with no fill at all.

[breeze32]

Sit back and think about what you have really lost..... you have lost 23 lbs in seven weeks That is more than 3 lbs a week!!! That is awesome! Imagine if you continued to lose weight at that rate. I think you are doing great and should be very happpy. I am happy with 1.5-2.0 lbs a week.