Does this Sound Right?

Jladybird · 01-27-2006, 05:11 AM

Hi All, Got my second fill finally. The first one didn't do much. I still could eat too much. But I went in for my second fill and they only gave me .5 cc in a 11 cc band. Does that sound right? It didn't do much and I asked the nurse giving it to me if that was enough. She said yes. My husband thinks I should call the the doctor and ask them about it. He keeps saying that he drools more in his sleep than what she put in my band. :notagree :omg: Any input will be appreciated.

Tess L · 01-27-2006, 07:21 AM

hi I basically was told yesterday.. went for my first fill it would be 1 cc first then .5 cc next two. then .25 but I have a 4cc band.. when I questioned it he said that's how they keep track. also if in two weeks I needed more to just call and not wait till my 4 week apt for my next fill. they do this for both the small and larger bands at this office, each Dr has their own set up.

lildarlin · 01-27-2006, 09:49 AM

HI Janet - maybe he's being conservative so you don't end up too tight? That's what my doctor will do when I get banded. He actually has you come in every month for a small fill, rather than putting in too much, then you have to go back for an unfill.

I'm no expert, it was just a thought I had as I was reading your post. Good Luck!

Kryssa · 01-27-2006, 12:14 PM

When you call, make sure its a 11 cc band and not a 11 cm band. I had this problem. I have a 4cc/10 cm band; but I didn't originally know that, I thought I had the VanGuard when they first told me the size. Your doc seems to be following the fill schedule for a 4cc band, I'd check into it.

Ed Kittleson · 02-01-2006, 12:13 AM

I have the larger band which I was told holds 10cc. My first 3 fills were 2 cc each and my last 2 were 0.5 cc for a total of 7 cc. I felt no restriction until after the third fill and that was only after taking a too big first bite. If I take small bites, chew each 25 times and take a pause between bites, I never feel full and remain hungry. I could continue eating and have to pre-portion everything but tend to snack between meals. So I am not sure if I need more fill or not. Mr. surgeon says that you don't realy want to feel the restriction (very uncomfortable) but only to feel full after eating about 5 oz of solid food. However, I don't get this full satisfied feeling. Do any of you get a full satisfied feeling on 5 oz of solid food?

Ed Kittleson
5 mos. post op and down 53 lbs

2007tam · 04-14-2008, 03:06 PM

You have had the band on for 2 years and only 2 fills? I talk to my dr and he said .50 or .25 is too little , I would suggest at least 1cc.......
If you can eat alot or are not loosing weight then you should talk to your dr...........Hope i helps let me know Have a great day!