How many fills before you got the right restriction?

jgandg · August 18, 2006

I *think* it's a couple of months before my surgeon will do the first fill. I'm wondering how far into the future I might be able to expect to find the fill level that is good restriction for me. What has been your experience?

beachgirl · August 19, 2006

When did you have surgery?

My surgeon only requires you wait 4 weeks. I got my first at 4 1/2 weeks and it was 1.5 cc's and I have the 9.75 cm inamed band if that helps you any. This is so weird. P'nut and a few others told me when I was worried about not feeling restriction after one week to give it another week, that sometimes it takes up to 2 weeks. Well, would you believe I schedule myself another fill for exactly 2 weeks just so I would have the appt if needed and the last 2 days I've got restriction out the yazoo. I mean I eat 1/2 piece of f/f bologna on 2 little ritz crackers for supper and that was it, all I could hold. Boy, these experienced bandsters know what they're talking about. So, after rambling on, I don't know for sure on how many but only one fill for me so far and I've got plenty of restriction. I was going to just get about .3 fill on Tuesday but now I'm sure I'll need to cancel unless something weird happens between now and then.

I know all doctors are different but I've not heard of waiting months for a fill, maybe if you need it he will let you get it a little earlier. Keep us informed on how your doing.

It's been 5 weeks since my surgery and I've only lost 30 pounds so I have a feeling it's going to be a slow going thing for me, I wish you lots of luck and fast losing.

Stitchy · August 19, 2006

That's a tough question. There are so many variables. Size of band, how much they will give you to start. YOU!

Some folks take 6-8 fills. Others 1-2. Others seem to do well with none. Check out the signature lines of posts as you read. There is a lot of information there.