PRE filled band (during surgery)

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

I was told that my band would be filled during surgery (on Friday) and it would only be a little amount. When I asked how much, they said the doctor would decide during surgery. Is this typical? Many of you have said you got your 1st fill 4-6 weeks after surgery. TIA!

[carole6836 23]

Exact same for me. He said they typically put in 3cc at surgery but he determines the right amount in surgery. He put in only 1cc for me at surgery. So yeah, I would say its normal.

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

Exact same for me. He said they typically put in 3cc at surgery but he determines the right amount in surgery. He put in only 1cc for me at surgery. So yeah, I would say its normal.

..and how has your "restriction" been? Have you had any subsequent fills?

[mrsto 2,925]

Same here......determined at the time of surgery. But the way my doctor does it.......he fills the band & then lets all the Fluid run out (something along those lines). Whatever the band maintains, is what he leaves. For me, that was about 3cc.

[ChicagoRose 650]

My surgeon puts the band in unfilled because he said that some people experience nausea after surgery and he doesn't like to see patients throwing up with a filled band. I have only 1cc right now and lost 49 lbs so far and didn't even get a fill at my second appointment yesterday!

[JennaSoto 85]

I had 2 ccs put in mine during surgery- I am down 32 pounds- have had no issues with eating or gettig stuck. I am not hungry between meals and I honestly don't think I wil get a fill on my 6 week appointment.

[michpell39 399]

My doctor does a small fill during should be between 2-3 cc

[michpell39 399]

Sorry phone posted twice

[carole6836 23]

to answer a question asked, I had a "fake" full because of all the gas I experience. I feel too full, too fast because of the quick gas buildup but had a fill last week of 1.6 cc and my restriction is not much I think. I eat small portions cause I really don't want to get stuck but so far, I can basically eat any meat (except for steak that I haven't tried yet). So I think I might feel restriction at my next fill but that will not be until August since I am leaving for 2 months and won't see my doctor. Good luck.

[Rmdaniel 30]

My wasn't filled at surgery..my first one isnt due till june 25..hows everyone feeling?

[Zoiecat71 0]

Hi

my band was filled during surgery 3cc I think. It turned out to be too much , too soon for me. Had a hard time recovering from surgery and Dr had to unfill. Once he did I got use to my band and had a fill about 6-8 wks after surgery. Good luck on your journey : ) I was banded 2 yrs ago and I'm down 100pds.

[happilybandedryley 20]

I was banded last Friday 5/31 and I ended up having a hernia as well. My doctor also filled me 3cc. I have been able to eat liquids. But I thought it was strange he filled me up so much.