first fill

[justine717 0]

Hi my name is justine717 i have not been here for a few week My surgery was o jan 11 2007 I started at 220lb and i'm now 183.2lbs, Today i received my first fill of 1cc my surgeon told me that i must stay on liquid for two day and the next two day on puree does this sound correct to you because i thought that after a fill you stay on liquids for a week. anyway are you suppose to feel different after a fill ? i have been drinking liquid all day and i feel just the same like this morning except i'm feeling a little hungry because i have not ate no solids.:guess

[RisaAnn1976 0]

I had my first fill today, and I have to be on Clear Liquids for 24 hours and progress throught the stages just like after surgery, but only at a faster rate. I had 2 cc's and can definately tell a difference.

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Justine, my doctor typically has you do 1 day of liquids and 1 day of mushies. You should feel a bit of restriction. Sometimes, however the first fill tends to go away pretty fast. Don't be surprised if you have to go in for another fill soon. Mine makes you wait 2 weeks.

[LapBandit 5]

I agree...my doctor does not require a full week of liquids post-fill. But, day one is liquids then day two is mushies and/or taking it slow and easy with regular food if you feel up to it. But, as always...follow whatever you were told by your doctor!

[Karlee 0]

:paranoid:rolleyes Can some one tell me what I am suppose to feel like after the first fill

I had my first fill yesterday 1.3cc in a 10cc band (banded on 2/22/07)

My DR told me to stay on liquids for the first 48hrs and then back to sold

food. my fill appt was 8am and I made the mistake and did not eat before

the fill. Yesterday after the fill I had a starbuck non-fat Decaf vanilla latte

and later in the day egg drop Soup and sip on a 20oz Water all day

So today I am starving :hungry: but I don't feel any different from the day

before the fill I plan on staying on liquids today but am I suppose to

feel the fill right away or does it take a few days to kick in?????

[PKP1492 0]

First off...Justine717 you have made awesome progress!! I'd appreciate any tips. I was banded Feb 8 and just had my 1st fill Monday (apr 2). Although I feel like I've been eating significantly less since my surgery, I have only lost 5 pounds. And, after my first fill I feel some restriction but not a lot and seem to be able to eat any type of food. I've seen postings where bandsters will say it took a couple fills to get it right but it's been almost 2 months since my surgery and I thought I'd have lost a lot more weight by now.

Started at 265

Op weight: 255

Current: 250

[juliegeraci 7]

PKP1492, I am considered an average/slow loser at 1 lb a week. It took me 8 months to get to optimal fill level. Keep the faith. You will get there. Julie