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cbarreto    38

cbarreto
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Hey all..im six weeks out and just got my first fill today. I am now at 7cc in 10cc band..it didnt hurt at all!! i was suprised. Hopefully this will give me some more restriction

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Jim1967    3,569

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wow, I got my first fill yesterday for 5cc and I thought that was a lot. Do they have you on any diet restrictions at all while the band adjusts? I am on liquids for another couple of hours. They like you to do 24 hour liquids after any adjustment.

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Ready2BFit    33

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Wow that is alot. I am eight weeks post op and got my first fill two weeks ago which was only 2.5cc in a 10cc band. My next fill isn't for another two weeks. Why so much for your first fill?

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inkgurl    13

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Just got my first fill this morning and only got 2 cc's put in! Wish my dr. Was a little more aggressive, but I get his trepidation!

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Baba Wawa    543

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I got my first fill at 3 months. My PA offered me the option of 5cc or less, I opted for 3 and that was great for about 6 months, when I had my second fill of .5cc. That was 15 months ago and I feel like I'm in a good place. My personal opinion is that less is better and aggressive fills can cause a lot of issues.

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ktsped    42

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WOW! I just had my first fill today and he put in 3 cc's. I am hoping to see a difference. I was beginning to eat more and get hungrier much more so I think it was well needed! Good Luck to everyone!

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Ramona Alford    0

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WOW! I just had my first fill today and he put in 3 cc's. I am hoping to see a difference. I was beginning to eat more and get hungrier much more so I think it was well needed! Good Luck to everyone!

I had my surgery in november and i havent had a fill. But yet i really fell like its time im 70 lbs down and i fell like my body is at a stand still.

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Jepegurl    23

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I had my surgery in november and i havent had a fill. But yet i really fell like its time im 70 lbs down and i fell like my body is at a stand still.

Wow Ramona. It's amazing that you haven't need a fill until now. Wonder if your doc filled you when they placed your band?

I'm 6 weeks postop and I can eat like there's no band in there. Hungry all the time. :(

I'll get my second fill in two weeks. They put 1.5 cc in my 10 cc band the first fill. Which compared to most of you, that's not a lot. I get it, I really don't want to be too tight.

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Sal58    4

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I had my first fill today as well. He removed what the surgeon put in and put in 5cc. I am on liquids for 3 days, mushy for 3 days and then regular food. It was totally painless. I am almost 7 weeks post op and have lost 26 pounds. I am starting to see the difference and excited about the next few months. 53 more pounds to go.

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scalico    4

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I just had my first fill yesterday and my doctor put in 2.8cc in an 11cc band. I'm hoping also that I have a little more restriction with this fill because I was able to eat almost anything before the fill. I am on liquids for two days and then mushies for five days. He said I could come back in 6 weeks for another fill.

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Sal58    4

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My doctor told me to only come back if I find I find myself gettig hungry too soon or if my weightloss has stopped.

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kll724    3,055

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That is a lot of fill for your 1st time. I guess your surgeon is pretty agressive. Just listen to your body, if you are having trouble eating or keeping food down see your surgeon for a slight unfill. I have 5 cc in a 10 cc band and am 2 1/2 years out. That is all my badn and body can stand. Best wishes.Karen

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litl1997    14

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I had my first fill a couple of weeks ago. Dr put in 2 cc and i can eat. I do not overeat but i could. Cant wait for my next fill in july

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