First Fill For January 2012 Bandsters

[readyinTN 0]

I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow with my follow up appointment scheduled for March 8th. My band is empty and I don't think the plan is for me to have a fill on that appointment in March. I hear that my surgeon likes to wait until the following appointment before he gives a fill. Has anyone else experienced waiting that long before their first fill?

[jayeedee 7]

I wish there was some universal lapband maintenance etc thing!! We are all over the place.

 

I had a fill during surgery on the 13th of January, and my first fill under floro on the 14th of February. I am not tight, but I think I might stick here until I really plateau. I feel like my appetite is manageable. I can eat anything I want without getting stuck (I don't want bad things though... if I did I'd probably want another fill). And my appetite is not so bad. I rarely clean a plate, and I go about 3.5-5 hours without real hunger. My doc said I can eat up to 6 meals a day and I'm still at 3 with the occasional snack.< /p>

 

How is everyone else who had their first fill doing?

 

For those who are still waiting, HANG IN THERE!!!!!!

[Lovlee Banded 2]

Well I had my first fill today and not to bad it didn't really hurt I think my fear was the worse not the poke lol I got 2cc but my doc said he wants me to come back in a month for another 3cc. He said he likes to take it slow to allow of any problems if there is any. I love the fact he wants to take it slow but I really can't wait for the weight to drop off! many of my friends tell me I'm just shrinking and they can really see it in my face but I want my baby belly gone! So we will see how it goes

[CMD1480 1]

I am finally getting my first fill tomorrow. My doctor has been on vacation. I am so nervous because I hate needles!

[jayeedee 7]

I am finally getting my first fill tomorrow. My doctor has been on vacation. I am so nervous because I hate needles!

 

Don't look at the needle, and hopefully you won't feel a thing!

 

and since this is late, I hope it went well.

[CMD1480 1]

Don't look at the needle, and hopefully you won't feel a thing!

and since this is late, I hope it went well.

Thanks! I did't look at the needle. It was a lot less traumatic than I thought it would be. Now back on liquids for two days.

[Minos 5]

I have my first fill Tuesday 3/6 in the morning (6 weeks post op), i am surprised to see such varied time tables for fills.

[CMD1480 1]

i am surprised to see such varied time tables for fills.

Mine was supposed to be at six weeks, but my dr was only on vacation.

[amica813 28]

I get my second fill tomorrow. I've been doing fairly well so far I think, but it seems over the past 2 weeks I've noticed I'm eating faster and more. The fill will put me at 4.5 cc.

 

 

[amica813 28]

Second fill went well this morning. Both the doctor and the nurse seemed shocked and amazed that I had lost 10 pounds since my last fill 4 weeks ago... isn't that what this is all about? I am now up to 4.5 cc. I'm definitely struggling more with getting it down than last time. I think this 10 ounce cup of Soup is going to take me an hour to finish!!!

 

I checked the BMI chart and I am no longer in the "Morbidly Obese" category!!! HURRAY!

 

I'm scheduled for another checkup/fill in 5 weeks.

 

Keep up the good work everyone - we're doing great!

[Minos 5]

I checked the BMI chart and I am no longer in the "Morbidly Obese" category!!! HURRAY!

 

 

Congrats!

 

I just got my first fill (4cc in a 14cc band) this morning, haven't attempted anything but Water and tea so far. He has already set up the next fill for two weeks. I am kinda looking forward to seeing what it's like eating.