WWYD in this situation?

[Rachel412 116]

I am scheduled for my first fill on Thursday, May 19th. My husband and I area leaving for a cruise to Bermuda on Friday May 27th (one week later). Would you be cautious about going out of the country within a week of your first fill? Our cruise is 7 days.

My concern is that since I haven't had a fill yet, and you have to wait for the swelling to go down to see where you're at- I don't know. I guess I'm just a little concerned that I won't know that something's "wrong" (i.e. too tight) until it's too late to fix the problem.

I DO want the fill before the trip, I'm not at all concerned about not being able to pig out on the cruise

I just wanted to check with all of you experts!

[Cindy C 150]

Rachel, after a first fill you're not likely to be too tight. If you are you will certainly know it within a couple days. I would go ahead and get the fill. Have a great time on your cruise!

[notfat 1]

Rachel,

I was banded on 4-4-11 and had my first fill 5-4-11 and I'm not feeling much restriction at all. I had 5cc's put in my 11cc Realize band. I didn't feel much different after the fill. My doctor said that normally it takes about 3 fills to get the perfect amount. Hope this helps with your decision. Have a great trip!

[Rachel412 116]

Awesome, thank you both!

I'm actually looking forward to a vacation that DOESN'T revolve around food...

[mominoc 11]

Rachel,

I was banded on 4-4-11 and had my first fill 5-4-11 and I'm not feeling much restriction at all. I had 5cc's put in my 11cc Realize band. I didn't feel much different after the fill. My doctor said that normally it takes about 3 fills to get the perfect amount. Hope this helps with your decision. Have a great trip! Hi there. I had first fill 4-7-11 of 4CCs. Have restriction with some foods, but need more restriction. 2nd fill May 16th. Can't wait. I've lost 50 pds, but a lot of the time its me making good choices & not always the band. Maybe that is how it goes. Thanks.

[mominoc 11]

PS: I also have an 11 CC Realize Band. Thanks. Gail

[Jachut 487]

I wouldnt worry too much after a first fill, you're far more likely to be frustrated over feeling absolutely no restriction than you are to be too tight.

[BWESLEY 6]

Becareful i travel out of the country all the time and the band will swell with heat in the tropics i have gotten a fill and went to jamaica and couldnt hardley get Water down for 3 weeks. so with that being said u never want to leave the country within a month of a fill first fill or not it is not a good idea. if by chance u had problems there is no help for the band on a ship or most foreign countrys. i would wait till u got back hope this helps. oh and have a great trip and do some snorkling while u are there.

I am scheduled for my first fill on Thursday, May 19th. My husband and I area leaving for a cruise to Bermuda on Friday May 27th (one week later). Would you be cautious about going out of the country within a week of your first fill? Our cruise is 7 days.

My concern is that since I haven't had a fill yet, and you have to wait for the swelling to go down to see where you're at- I don't know. I guess I'm just a little concerned that I won't know that something's "wrong" (i.e. too tight) until it's too late to fix the problem.

I DO want the fill before the trip, I'm not at all concerned about not being able to pig out on the cruise

I just wanted to check with all of you experts!

[AlienBandit 10]

unless you get a fill that is almost the amount of your band I think you will be fine. The first fill is never usually much.

I would go for the fill and let the doc know you are going on vacation soon. Maybe book a just-in-case unfill appointment for a few days before you leave just in case.

My first fill was nothing at all and I got 4cc put in my then 11cc band

[Jack 855]

Most Bandsters don't seem to have much issue with "too full" their first fill. Discuss with your doctor for his advise. He might do a smaller fill than usual under such circumstance.

[MarcyLoo 12]

Cruise ships have a doctor and nurses. In an emergency any doctor or RN should be able to access the port to remove Fluid.

However, I would not anticipate any problems. Especially since your vacation is a full week later. Or, ask to have the fill a few days sooner?

Have a blast!!!!

[Rachel412 116]

Thank you everyone!!

[tntbelt 1]

I would think you should be fine unless you have an aggressive doctor who puts a lot in your first fill but highly unlikely.. I think my first was 3 or 3.5 ccs and I had no issues. It helped with the hunger but no where near being too tight. Good luck with your decision and have a wonderful time on your cruise!!