Is it possible to be at the sweet spot with just 1 fill ?

I was banded on March 26, 2008.
I had my first fill in April (2 cc in my 10 cc band).

If I do not carefully chew, food gets stuck.
I stay full after a meal for 4 - 5 hours with no problems.
I have lost 28 lbs in 3 months.

I am scheduled for my 2nd fill today. I don't really feel like I need a fill.
I am going to the doctor anyway, since I have only been back 2 times since my surgery.

Anyone else feeling restricted with so little in their band ?

Yes, it is absolutely possible. There are some here who have great restriction after one fill and there are some who have lost a ton of weight without ever getting a fill at all. You are truly one of the lucky ones. I was banded exactly one year to the date before you and I'm on my 9th fill and am still struggling to get good restriction. I must say I'm a bit envious ;)

Hi Reen. The same thing happened to me. Surgery on 4/23 though and the second they put 2ccs in my band I was full and haven't felt 1 hunger pain since. I lost 4 pounds the first week after fill, 3 last week and already 2 this week... I think I found my spot or really close to it..

So yes 1 fill can work!

You are doing AWESOME!! I had to get 4 fills before I felt ANY restriction. If you are having decent restriction and losing weight, you won't need a fill. I am scared to be too tight and have food STUCK all the time. Also, it can be a bit painful.

Be GLAD you are one of the lucky ones that didn't need many fills. You will lose weight sooner than most of us.

KEEP IT UP!!

Friend of mine has never had a fill - banded May of 2007 and has lost 80lbs