Why get filled before we are healed?

[bwhitty 1]

I have only been banded a 19days, my surgeon will NOT fill until 6 weeks. He wants us to be completely healed and our tummy ready to be tightened. I was told I may not even need a fill right away because of natural swelling. But at this time I already feel I can eat more then I want to be able to eat. My personal reason for going through the only surgery in my life is to get some sort of restriction i.e. feeling of fullness so I can't just eat all I want. Lots of things, when reading the forums can be confusing because there are so many answers and comments from tons of people. It all boils down to what is right for "me" or "you" or "them" ...

[lnhardemon 0]

I was banded on Oct.18,2010 I got my first fill Yesterday 12/06/2010 my doctor put in 2cc but had to take out 1cc and I am fine with that I don't have the restriction I want but I'm sure its gonna happen I didn't gain this weight in a year & if I don't lose it all in a year that would be ok but since I began this journey at 268 lbs. Oct.3,2010 235 lbs. dec.6,2010 I think come Oct.18,2011 I will be one happy bandster. 33 lbs. lost 75 lbs. to go.HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE