First Fill 3ccs?

[hellokittymt 0]

I just had my four week post surgery appointment and my doctor gave me a 3cc fill. Does this sound right? I keep hearing how everyone gets smaller amounts. My doctor says he likes a more aggressive approach where I will see good results fast. I'm not complaining, just curious. I lost 17 lbs in 4 weeks after the surgery. Hope Im not too tight now. I guess that is what worries me the most.

[TexasNurseMom 5]

My doc pits 4 cc in at surgery which sounded crazy to me. And my first fill was 1 cc so now I have 5 cc total. If I have learned anything from this site it is that every doctor is vastly different I. Their approah to banding so just do whatever yours says and you should be fine

[vickyd 24]

My first (and only) fill was 5cc. When I left the office I was really thinking that I had probably made a mistake in letting her put in that much but as it turns out it was the perfect amount

[jenn79co 13]

Everyone tolerates fills differently. I am one that can only take a small amount at a time. If you had no problem getting fluids down after the fill, then you should be good.

[tripletmomma2000 3]

My first fill was 5cc, then 2cc a few weeks later, then 1cc, 1cc, .5cc, and .5cc to total the 10cc that I currently have. Six fills total. I really trust my doctor's office, and they've never steered me wrong! I actually asked for another fill, they gave me .5cc while saying that I didn't need it, and don't you know, I went back 3 weeks later and had it taken out. I was over-filled and miserable. I learned my lesson!

[hellokittymt 0]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their replies. I totally trust my doctor as their entire office is fantastic to deal with. I also know that every doctor is different, but didn't every remember seeing any posts about that much for the first fill. Now I see that I am not alone, LOL. So far so good. I am able to keep down all my liquids so far including my Protein Drink. Thanks again.

[amberakamom 13]

My first fill was 5.5 cc's in an 11 cc band.

[Wannafeelgood 0]

My first fill was exactly 4 weeks after operation: 6cc . And I feel very little restriction after 10 days.

[HeatherinCA 10]

My first fill was 5.5ccs. My doc has a fluoroscope machine (like an xray to see how the liquid flows through my band) so he can accurately gauge how much Fluid I need. If you are doing it blind, then it's gonna be less to make sure you don't overfill.

[newbandlady 3]

I got a 5cc fill in my band an hour after surgery. And then another .5cc's 4 weeks later. Every surgeon is definitely different.