Can you tell me something about the band

I would like to know when the band in put in is it filled? Or does it get filled for the first time when you get your first adjustment? I was told that you really don't see the weight loss until the 2 to 3 fill. Is that correct also? It seems I am at a stand still I did get the lapband on 1/26/07 I am going 3/6/07 for my first adjustment. Can someone also tell how you feel after you get a fill. Should I stay on liquids for 2 days after the fill?

I did not have the band but I do remember my doctor talking about this at a number of the pre surg seminars that I have been at (I give testimonys at them) that he calls the time after you have your band put in until your first fill "the time of frustration". From what I have heard and read that it takes a couple fills before you start feeling restriction and start loosing weight. Just be patient it will come for you. As far as what you are to have by mouth after your fill you will need to follow your doctor's protocol, it is important to follow that. Take care and you might want to post on the LapBand forum also. Chris

Charlotte, How are you doing? How is soft food going? I was told the band does not have any fill it it. Did Dr. Myers give you a access code to watch Emmi on the web. It was https://www.my-emmi.com/startemmi. Maybe see if it is in your paperwork. It was a show all about our adjustments (fill) It was really helpful. I hope to hear from you soon. Theresa

Hi Theresa How are you doing? I am doing fine I went for my first fill today, Not bad it did not hurt or anything. Dr Myers said I have been doing everything right so far. I told him that I was starting get hungry and I had no restriction yet. well let me tell you. after the fill I have restriction now. I went to Rush and it took no more that 10 min to get done. He said to stay away for liquids because that is what I was eating due to the fact I did not want to gain weight, He told me that is why I was hungry still he told me to eat alot of protein first, So I will se how it goes. I did lose so far 33 lbs, I hope you feel good and are doing good.