Weight Lost after your first fill

[Telly]

I know everyone is different but I'm curious about weight loss directly after a fill. I understand that you are on liquids and even mushies for a few days out from a fill, but I'm just curious about the average weight lost in the first week.

First fill and all subsequent fills - How long did the feeling of restriction last for you, 3 weeks, 1 month or several months?

["Just" Paul]

I always get a burst of weight loss after a fill... partially because of my docs strict post-fill rules (48 hours liquids, 48 hours mushies, then gradually build back up to regular food) and partially from the new restriction. The burst was anywhere from 2-10 lbs in a few days.

My fills have lasted about 2-3 months each, and I am hoping this is the last one... as I am within 15% of my goal weight.

[Diane]

I lost the most of my weight after my first fill. I even charted it. Here it is:

1st week: 4 lbs.
2nd week: 3 lbs.
3rd week: 2 lbs.
4th week: 2 lbs.

I lost a steady 2 lbs after that until about 3 months later. My fill just slowly got lose, probably because I had lost so much weight. I could feel a difference at about 2 months because I realized I was able to eat bigger portions again.

My most recent fill I had 4 months ago. It worked great for about 3 weeks & then it was like NOTHING! I couldn't even tell I had a fill. Now, 4 months out it's kicked in again. I am feeling tight & it's not even that time of the month. :)

These bands are finicky!! I wonder if it has anything to do with stress.

How did your fill go Telly? Are you feelin' it?!?!

[Telly]

That's exciting! I'm excited about this.

Yet again, my TOM is here and I am going through some crazy golf ball feelings. Is it ..again that I am experiencing that strange phenomenon of "when you schedule your fill, you become instantly restricted" feeling. I feel something today.

[Telly]

Diane, I haven't had it yet. It's scheduled for Sept. 15th, next week and I'm nervous about it. Maybe my sudden tight feeling is due to stress, which can tighten people up, so I hear but I'm not sure.

Anyway, I am stressed about this and I am not sure why. I think it's the whole "Digging around" of Amy's fill that's got me all uptight.

[EmileeKaye]

Not sure about week one...could have been around 5-7 pounds? But I do know it seems like after I get a fill, I take of 20-30 pounds that first month. Now you on the other hand....will prolly lose that the first week. ;-)

[Maryb]

I have only had two fills. 1st at 6 weeks post-op and 9 weeks post-op. I am still properly filled after 25 weeks.

[Jachut]

I usually get a little burst of a kilo or two after a fill and then it trickles off very slowly until the next one. Stops for weeks at a time.

But I lose the most weight in the first six weeks, before I'd been filled, I lose 10kg in that time.

[foodstampchamp]

Diane, I haven't had it yet. It's scheduled for Sept. 15th, next week and I'm nervous about it. Maybe my sudden tight feeling is due to stress, which can tighten people up, so I hear but I'm not sure.

Anyway, I am stressed about this. I don't know why. I think it's the whole "Digging around" of Amy's fill that's got me uptight about it.


My first fill is Sept 12. I am going through something very similar Telly. All of sudden since Friday I have been tighter. Not as tight as I should be, but very noticable. I thought I was crazy. Someone mentioned to me today that it could be a monthly thing though. Very possible. How long do you have to wait between fills if it doesn't supply adequate restriction? Another six weeks?

[foodstampchamp]

first fill tomorrow sept 12. anxiously awaiting.

[Ericsmom]

I lost 7 lbs the week after my first fill (Aug. 17th). Then I went back to my 3-4 a week after that.

[foodstampchamp]

I lost 7 lbs the week after my first fill (Aug. 17th). Then I went back to my 3-4 a week after that.

How were you doing before your first fill? Were you restricted at all?

[mysherrijo]

Foodstamp,
It will be a breeze, especially if they use the fluro. I go to Dr. Curry who posts on the lapbandtalk forum and he uses the fluro and hits it first time with fluro and it takes about 4 seconds.

Telly, I'm with you girlfriend. T.O.M. has come to visit and I actually am showing a gain of 2 pounds. Boy did I hit the treadmill and the bike riding outside and my dh is like, you know where that came from quit freaking out.
I think he gets tired of hearing the word band.

I can tell right off the bat with a new fill but it seems like after having perfect restriction 2 weeks ago with my 2nd fill that is was starting to loosen up until yesterday and then T.O.M. seems to have tightend it right back up.

[HeatherGurl]

With my first fill Telly I lost a few pounds here and there, then I was able to eat like normal. So I went back for my second one at the beginning of March and that one has been perfect. It is strange that back in March I could eat Hamburger Helper or mac and cheese with no problem. Now, all of the No-No foods do not go down. Like my fill finally worked itself into proper restriction????
Whatever it is doing... I am VERY pleased. I am steadily losing and as long as I am not gaining... Life is Good.

[Jill]

My first fill did nothing really. The second one kicked off major weight loss for awhile (2 monhs) then stalled. The third one was about the same. Once I get back from VA, I may go have another.

[foodstampchamp]

I got my first fill less than a week ago and after the first day I felt NOTHING. I am so hungry all the time. It is so weird. When I had my surgery, for the first six week I hardly had any hunger feelings, but I could still eat whatever and how much I wanted. Then on Sept 12 I got my first fill (1.25 cc in a 4cc band) and now my hunger is back and I can STILL eat whatever I want. I'm on my 5th day straight of 1200 calories a day but I am struggling same as before surgery. My next fill is scheduled for Oct. 16th. I hope this works.

[NotSoFunny]

My first fill, I had restriction for a few days. I even almost pb'd. But now I am wie open and feel nothing! I just scheduled my next fill for oct. 3. I could have done it sooner but i fly up to idaho the weekend of september 29th and i would hate to have funky restrictionfrom a new fill and have to get unfilled in an er.