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My first fill went well on the 6th. Just wondering how long it takes to know if its working or not.... How often do people get filled if they don't feel like the previous fill was enough? I am sure this has been asked before, but.......

Also, are there any Protein powders or drinks out there that are non-sweetened or sweetened with Stivia?

Thanks,

Mary

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My first fill went well on the 6th. Just wondering how long it takes to know if its working or not.... How often do people get filled if they don't feel like the previous fill was enough? I am sure this has been asked before, but.......

Also, are there any Protein powders or drinks out there that are non-sweetened or sweetened with Stivia?

Thanks,

Mary

My surg was on March 17th so I am about 4 weeks out, no fill yet. I have played around with several Proteins. unjury makes a chicken Soup and an unflavored Protein supplement. I put the unflavored 1 scoop per pkg of diet Jello so if i am a little short on protein at night it is 10 gm protein per cup of Jello. My favorite is a vanilla from the whole food store , i think it is their brand, My daughter gets it for me in Nashville. I mix a scoop with a cup of oj, add a lot of ice and 1 pkg sweetener and it taste like an orange julius. Great on a summer day and not very sweet at all. Yum Yum:tt2:

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How often you get filled varies by person and doctor. My doc. told me it's a must to wait a month after surgery for a first fill. After that I should call when I am getting very hungry. Each fill seems to be lasting longer and longer.

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I think my doctor is aggressive with fills…. when he bands you he puts 5cc in from the start. He told me the average person has 8cc in there band to be at a good restriction.

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