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I know all doctors are diffrent. He asked if i was going out of town for xmas. When i said yeah he said i needed to geta fill at least 5 days before i leave in case i need an unfill. He didnt want me sick while i was out of town. So i guess he is letting me get a fill a few days before my actual 1 month. I don't have any pain or soreness in my belly so thats a plus also. I have noticed the past few days that i am hungry even after eating so i hope this will help lots :) only 10 more days to go!

I also had my surgery on the 19th of Nov, but my dr will not let me get my first fill till the 29th of Dec

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Every doctor and every person is so different. I had my first fill just 3 1/2 weeks post op and my doctor put in 4 ccs. I felt absolutely nothing. I went back last Thursday (2 weeks later) and he put in another 3 ccs for a total of 7ccs. I felt the difference before I even left the office. I had a hard time that day even getting in my Clear liquids, but woke up the next morning and had thin oatmeal, yogurt for lunch, then a regular dinner. I feel the full "restriction" much quicker but have had no problems. Most people that I have heard from tell me that having 7 ccs, 5 weeks post op is pretty aggressive, but it feels "right" to me. I think it is important to listen to your body and hopefully you can trust you doctor to make judgements that are in your best interest.

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