Is it to soon for a fill??

emilymor · April 10, 2007

Hi, I had surgery March 5th. At about week three or four I could eat just about anything. I have never been sick and had no problems eating. I try to chew everything very good. My doctor put me back on phase two today, pureed food I was hoping I could have my first fill now but he will see me around end of month. I didn't see him but talked to his nurse and told her i was eating food like i did before i had the surgery,

edieparks · April 11, 2007

I had my first fil at 6 weeks.

It makes such a difference.

Maybe it has to do with your stomach healing too.

Everyone loses differently .

Best wishes,

edie

Paulax · April 11, 2007

My surgeon asked me to come in for a first fill at 6 weeks also.

He also had me on a liquid diet for the frist 30 days. He said it was to allow the band to heal in place.

Please do not test your band. You will have lots of years for it to work after it has healed in place.

Exciting isn't it? I am 9 months out and FINALLY have good restriction and it is a wonderful thing................and my pants are too big.

niki · April 11, 2007

I had my first fill only 3 months after surgery. My doc is rather conservative when doing fills (had 6 fills in 2 years, I am now with 8cc in a 10cc band). Don't be in a hurry, take baby steps, allow some time for your stomach and body to heal properly.

niki

juliegeraci · April 11, 2007

Emily, I would call and ask them at your next appointment if you can get a fill just to make sure. If you are eating that much food you definitely need a fill or 2. Julie

terry r · April 11, 2007

I had my first fill only 3 months after surgery. My doc is rather conservative when doing fills (had 6 fills in 2 years, I am now with 8cc in a 10cc band). Don't be in a hurry, take baby steps, allow some time for your stomach and body to heal properly.
niki

I had dr. Kirchenbaum in denver with a 3/29 surgery date. Before I left his office we scheduled a 4/27 fill date. (go figure I guess) terry

Paula78 · April 12, 2007

Hi, I had surgery March 5th. At about week three or four I could eat just about anything. I have never been sick and had no problems eating. I try to chew everything very good. My doctor put me back on phase two today, pureed food I was hoping I could have my first fill now but he will see me around end of month. I didn't see him but talked to his nurse and told her i was eating food like i did before i had the surgery,

Wow,

I had my surgery on the 6th of March and I am going in today for my first fill. I wonder why you have to wait so long?

DrewsLou · April 12, 2007

I had my first fill at 4 weeks. Different docs have different ways of thinking I suppose!

whosthatgirl · April 12, 2007

My first fill will be @ 6WEEKS.

poppysnbernie · April 13, 2007

HI I WAS BANDED ON MARCH 28TH AND I FEEL LIKE I CAN EAT ANYTHING NO PROBLEMS I FEEL THE SAME AS BEFORE I WAS BANDED I WENT IN ON APRIL 4TH FOR MY POST OP AND WE SCHE A FILL FOR MAY 2 I HOPE THAT WORKS!

SO I GUESS I AM IN THE SAME BOAT I FEEL LIKE I DONT REALY KNOW WHAT TO DO.:think

x-ray chic · April 13, 2007

I was banded on 3/14/07 and feel the same I can eat just about anything. My next appointment is for May 15th and my Dr will decide based on my weightloss weather I need a fill. Which I do because I have gained 2 pounds. So I'm looking at another month of being able to eat whatever.

StephC · April 13, 2007

The "I can anything" feeling is completly normal and good. You are healed now and most dr's do require 6 weeks of healing before they irratate the stomach again. Don't be suprised if the first fill doesn't do the trick - I had to go in 3 times before I really felt good restriction, 4th one put me at my sweetspot.