Is it possible to have restriction without fills?

Hello,

I was banded 3 weeks ago and am not sure if I am feeling any effect from the band. My doctor said that some folks feel a bit of restriction from just getting the band...but I don't think I'm one of them. I just finished some roast beef (deli sliced), a banana, and some oatmeal and I'm still hungry. Grrrr...also, how long did you have to wait until your first fill?

Thanks,
Lise

I have to wait 3 to 4 weeks after my surgery, so about 2 1/2 more weeks and I can't wait!!

It's normal not to have restriction before fills. It's what is referred to as "bandster hell"...the time from your surgery until you get proper restriction. I had my first fill 4-5 weeks from surgery.

Lise, my doctor makes you wait 6 weeks for a fill. Once you start getting fills you will find that your hunger will deminish. That being said, it may take you several to feel that way. Good luck.

I had my first fill at 5 weeks. But even that did nothing. It wasn't until my second fill about 2 months after my surgery that I got good restriction.

Not me -- from about the 3-week mark out til my 2nd fill I didn't really feel the restriction. The good thing about NWWLS is that after your first fill (around the 6 week mark), they don't force you to wait some random length of time until you get another fill. So if your first fill doesn't help, call a week or two later and make another appt.

My post op diet was quite restrictive, and lasted for 6 weeks! Then after that I was on to a full diet, once I found I could eat solid protein without issue, I could get a fill, so they average around the 7 week mark with my Dr. With the first fill, I barely felt anything, some restriction if I ate too much too fast----but I didn't get true restriction until my 2nd fill----even though it was a minute amount!

Just be sure to allow yourself time to heal....it is really important!!

Kat

Hi ~~~ Yeah I had to wait for 4 to 6 weeks for my first fill after surgery and i felt alil restrictd for awhile, then was able to eat a bit more.

yeahhh - that's why i love NWWLS!!! They are just fantastic!!!

I have my first fill scheduled for April 1st but i'm going to see if i can get it bumped a few days so i can have it the previous friday...that way i only have to go through one more of these horrible weekends of post-band/pre-fill hell!

wow kat - look at those stats - you are my Lap Band hero!!!

Hi neighbor! I am in Everett too. I had my surgery with Dr. Landerholm at the puget sounds surgerical center in edmonds. I received my first fill 4 weeks after surgery. Another 2 weeks after. May have a 3rd in a couple of weeks when I have my check up with doctor and NUT.
Good Luck,
Kathy

lise

I was banded on 11-6-07 and still have not had a fill. My weight loss has been moving along so I have not had a fill. I feel like I have enough restriction to keep on pushing along. Im not sure if I would have had more loss with a fill but I am happy so far so why fix it if it aint broke??

good luck!

I had my first fill 7 weeks out, although my doctor usually does then 6 weeks after surgery. I had restriction at first, but it only lasted two weeks. However, I lost 10 lb in those two weeks! I had my second fill in January and was actually too tight for about three weeks, but now I am at a good spot. I've lost about 15 lb since the second fill.

I have not had a fill and I am 4 months out and I am losing just fine. My surgeon said he will not even consider filling me til my weightloss slows dramatically. He said I have lost the amount of weight that some lose in a years time.

I am happy with my status thus far.

I went 6 mos with out a fill. Like you, when it slowed I decided it was time. There is only a finite amount of room in the band so my thinking is use it when you need it.

Most folks need it ASAP. I guess we're just lucky, huh?