How long do you wait after surgery for first fill?

KimFrmSealy · February 21, 2007

I was banded January 26th 2007 and doing well but was wondering how long after surgery is normal to wait to get a fill? I have an appointment tomorrow and a little nervous. I have lost 21 Lbs so far and really pleased with how things are going. I don't have any restriction right now and can eat pretty much what ever I want (BUT I DON'T)! Thanks and good luck to everyone!

Kim

237/216/160

Banded 1/26/07

Dr. Spivak - Houston Tx

enterprise01 · February 21, 2007

All doctors have different guidelines, but my doctor will do a fill 4 weeks after surgery. I had my 1st fill exactly 4 weeks and 1 day post-op. He will do a 2nd fill 3 weeks after the 1st one.

Dame J · February 21, 2007

My Dr. won't do the first fill till the 6th week. He wants to make sure that you are on solids for a while without complications.

KimFrmSealy · February 21, 2007

Thanks for the replys. My doctor is Spivak as well. I am going to see him tomorrow morning for my first fill. Will be 4 weeks for me as well. I am excited and nervous. Wish me luck!

enterprise01 · February 21, 2007

....mine was an unusual SIX MONTHS!!!....
a bit longish for most....

Holy crap! How did you survive? Where you feeling any restriction during that time? I felt absolutely no restriction by the 4th day after surgery, so I cannot imagine waiting 6 months for a fill. What was your doctor's reasoning behind that?

ShaeBird · February 21, 2007

My doctor made me wait for one month and 1 day. I have just had my second and still dont have much restriction.

higgij · February 22, 2007

I had my surgery on 12/28/06 and I had my first fill today.

stacyrtl · February 22, 2007

My doc said about 6 to 8 weeks for my first fill. My doc and nutritionists seem to move a little slower than others from one phase to the next. Two weeks for liquids, then two to three weeks of full liquids, then two to three weeks of purees/soft foods, then on to solids. They said this insures optimal healing and recovery, and to be sure the phases are not rushed. Up until three or four days ago, I was fine with all this, but now I am feeling a little more hungry and craving things. But I think it is more head hunger than actual physical hunger.

Good luck to all of you out there!!!! :clap2: