First Fill Is In Monday And Have Some Questions

[monicaleigh 27]

I'm having my first fill on Monday and I was wondering what was a good starting fill, how many Cc's? I am a a about five minths post op and have lost a good bit of weight but I can tell I need a fill. Also after a fill how long are you on liquids and before going for my fill is there any diet restrictions. I'm a little nnervous because I don't way to be overr filled and I don't want to be under filled..I just way everything to go smoothly. So anyone who can answer some of these questions wwould be greatly appreciated. Thanks, monica

[kah1213 311]

I am 1 month post op. I had my first fill on Wednesday. They gave me 1 cc which they told me is standard for a first fill. I was on soft food for 2 days. I feel more restriction, but I've heard sometimes it can take several weeks to take effect. Good luck on Monday!

[colleenjoy 104]

I also had my first fill on wed. My Dr put in 2.5cc, the max this time they would have put in was 3.

Each doctor is different, so each will have a different idea of how much should be put in at each fill. Sounds like you are doing awesome even without a fill, so I can't imagine your Dr would be too aggressive.

I was on full liquids for 2 days, now on soft foods for 1 day, then advance as tolerated.

Good Luck!

[Ric 89]

I was one month post op for my first fill and she put 7cc in a 14cc band for a total of 8 cc

[monicaleigh 27]

Thanks everyone for your replys. I started on a NW medicine thar unfortunately makes the hunger signals iin your brain go off all theyime and slows your metabolism so that's why I've decided to get a fill...hopefully if I can eat less and not take in as many calories as I do just eating healthy it will help me get back to losing again..since the pill slows your metabolic rate down..eating less would Make it easier to lose. Right now I can eat a normal amount of food and had just been choosing healthy foods and that's how ive lost my wait so far..but since staring this medicine I think a fill is why I need in order to keep me under 1200 calories... I have to fight the hunger more than Ever now....I never thought medication could do that but apparently it can. But anyway I'm hoping from 2-3 ccs but what ever the doctor orders is what ill take lol. Thanks to evryone for your advice and input

[honk 780]

Did you get a fill during surgery? My first fill (empty at surgery) was 3 cc's. My doctor says full liquids first 24 hours after surgery and then 24 hours mushies.

[monicaleigh 27]

No my band was empty...my doctor didn't put any saline in during surgery...but I've been banded for awhile now. Like 5 months

[SherriD1961 2]

So I am wondering do you have to do anything the day before your fill?

[kah1213 311]

So I am wondering do you have to do anything the day before your fill?

Nope. Your doc may have you on liquids after your fill, but every doc is different. You don't usually have to do anything before.

[NettaRue 4]

SherriD, my doctor had me not eat any solid foods four hours before the fill.