Lap Band Talk Newbie Here!! How soon did you get your 1st fill post-op?

[mamamanikay 0]

I am new bandster (11/14). Supposed to get first fill on 12/20. Is 4 weeks a normal timeframe post-op to get a new fill? What has been others experience?

[lisah25 3]

I got mine at 6 weeks. At that point, they said I was healed up enough.

It's amazing to me how much instructions differ Dr to Dr.

And congrats on your band!

[flabuless 18]

I got my first fill at 2.5 months...but inbetween the op and this first fill, I moved countries and it took awhile to find a dr in my new home that would be able to do it...

:eek:

[juliegeraci 7]

Mine was at 4 weeks. that sound perfect.

[laurigee 545]

I didn't have my first fill for about 2 months. I was losing weight at 4 weeks and i still felt restricted so there was really no need for a fill. My doctor does the fills only when I am not losing weight or I don't feel restricted anymore. I was banded on 9/05/06 and have 2 fills now because my first fill a couple of weeks ago wasn't enough so I went back in for an adjustment. Now I have 2cc's in and I feel more restricted. I wouldn't rush a fill if you don't think you need it yet. Everyone is different. Just listen to your body. Good Luck

[beachgirl 2]

3 weeks and 4 days for me. Then I could get one every 2 weeks after that.