As a rough guide, how fewuently do you guys have you band fills? I've just had my first and have been informed that it's up to me when I have my next one. Any advise would be good.
I have to wait a minimm of three weeks between fills. I've had three fills so far, so am at 6.75ml but still don't really feel any restriction.
I have mine every 4 weeks x
I had my first on 10th Jan - made my appointment for the next fill then - but due to a couple of family get togethers my next fill is 1st March. I was told to make it in advance ready - then if you think you are OK and can manage without youn can always cancel
Can i ask if you felt any change after the first fill? Ive got mine next week, and it sounds as if it takes a good 3 fills to start losing weight!
i had 4 mil put in on my 1st fill - not found any difference yet - unless i take a really big mouthful of something and dont chew it enough i can feel it for a while before it goes through and puts me off eating anything again for a while!
Are you hungry though? Any weight loss? I cant bare the thought if not losing anything for months untill the fill is right! 😣
i am still hungry but an trying not to eat to much - eating off side plate etc, i went out for a tapas with hubby last night before a concert and I was definitely fuller quicker than normal too but know i am not restricted yet. ive lost almost a stone since the band in late november so it is going in the right direction - just need to watch what i eat - chocolate still goes down way too easy
Im probably not doing myself justice there - i was 14st and a half at the start of my journey (5ft 3) before op i was 13 stone and i am now 11 st 13. I have also had 4 birthdays - weekends to London and a few parties - plus christmas to contend with so although slow it is definitely going in the right direction. Also as my target is 9st to 9 and a half I am getting closer. (im now 51 and dont want to become a dainty size 8 a i think at my age i will look way to scrawny! to get to a size 10 or 12 clothes will do me! instead of the size 20 i was in. I am now comfortably in a size 16 and cant wait to go down another size.
Yes, just had 4.2 put in on Tuesday......lol I've been there with the not chewing thing to....hurts 😖😖😖😖
Not really felt any different, but then again, I was just about to come off smooth food and onto normal food and then had to go back to liquids and smooth after the first fill.
Hi, I have a 10ml band as does my friend and she is up to 8.75ml now and finally feels restricted. I'm hoping after my next fill it will reduce the hunger and amount I eat.