wannaB 0 Posted March 10, 2006 after the band surgery how soon do you get a fill? Im pretty sure I'm going to Mexico for my surgery and will have to get my fills done somewhere in NY or PA so I dont have to travel all the way back to Mexico.what i was told by the doc im considerings nurse it that it's different for everyone. well thats not a very clear answer so i was wondering if you guys could help me out and how do you know if you need one???? thanks for your help!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted March 10, 2006 My first fill appointment is for 5 weeks from the date I was banded. Once my staples came out (1 week post-op) he told me to come back in 4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urbrdfs 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Most doctors will say around 6 weeks. I had my surgery in Mexico also and that is what he recommends. Have you decided who will do your fills? Will you be going back to Mexico for them and/or have some one in the US do them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banded_for_life 2 Posted March 10, 2006 I had my first fill 4 weeks after my surgery...every doctor is different with time frames. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannaB 0 Posted March 10, 2006 I dont know who would do my fills yet still have to get the list of docs in my area, but, i'll not be going back to Mexico for fills so i def gotta find someone close to me. thanks for your responses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted March 10, 2006 I had my first fill 4 months after surgery... don't ask LOL. I had my 2nd fill today. The way I can tell is that I am not losing weight and I am eating just like before banded. I'm not kidding when I say I can eat anything and alot of it. I barely have to chew...yikes. You will know, don't worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellcap 0 Posted March 10, 2006 i was banded on 3/3/2006 and they have scheduled my first fill for 3/23/2006. my nutritionist says this is because i was only 39BMI and don't have enough fat(i don't understand that comment...guess it is relative to the BMI's she sees in the practice)or swelling and i am able to eat unrestricted at one week post op....no kidding...i can really put it away if i want to but i really haven't . i reported to her that i am hungry all the time and she says that is another reason for the early fill. hope this helps. good luck with your recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
