First Fill

[kt_999 0]

Hi everyone

Loving the new group... this should make it a lot easier to keep track!

I was banded June 1st and am already ready for my first fill but my doctor likes to wait 3 months!! He can be persuaded to do it earlier (8 weeks) if weight loss has stopped however my weight loss hasn't stopped and hopefully it wont, but I am finding that my hunger has returned and my willpower needs some help therefore I would like a fill as soon a as is safe!

I was wondering when everyone else is allowed a fill? Maybe if I get some numbers behind me I can persuade him to do it earlier?? I am happy to saty on liquids/mushies if this helps healing???

Cheers

[musicalmomma 1]

My doc will do a fill at my 6 week post op appt if I feel I need it. I have to wait 7.5 weeks tho, because I'm going on vacation 6 weeks, to the day, after my surgery. I asked him if I should wait or do it before going. He said I should wait and just enjoy my vacation.

[kt_999 0]

MM

From what I've read here 6 weeks seems to be the norm so I may try for that :-)

You are doing so well with your weight loss I bet you feel absolutely fantastic... and must be looking forward to your vacation?

[kland 0]

My doctor does fills at 4 weeks. He actually encourages you to go ahead and make your 1st fill appt. right after you're done meeting with him for pre-op. I'm already scheduled for July 17th. Yippeeeee!

[musicalmomma 1]

MM

From what I've read here 6 weeks seems to be the norm so I may try for that :-)

You are doing so well with your weight loss I bet you feel absolutely fantastic... and must be looking forward to your vacation?

Same to you KT!!! You're half way there! You must be feeling wonderful Yes, I am SOOOO looking forward to vacation and I feel wonderful too! I put on one of the baithing suits I bought a couple of months ago. I hated it when I first bough it...put it on today, to go to the YMCA, I LOVE IT! I know I'm still a big girl, but it's quite flattering (all things considered). We're going to Myrtle Beach...I can't wait to get a boogy board and ride those waves!!!!

[beckiet 0]

My doc, and Suzzzie's doc, does it at 5 weeks post op.

[Suzzzie. 3]

My doc, and Suzzzie's doc, does it at 5 weeks post op.

Yes yes! Can't wait! I'm going to try to schedule it when I'm there on Friday for my post-op appt.

[kt_999 0]

Same to you KT!!! You're half way there! You must be feeling wonderful Yes, I am SOOOO looking forward to vacation and I feel wonderful too! I put on one of the baithing suits I bought a couple of months ago. I hated it when I first bough it...put it on today, to go to the YMCA, I LOVE IT! I know I'm still a big girl, but it's quite flattering (all things considered). We're going to Myrtle Beach...I can't wait to get a boogy board and ride those waves!!!!

MM

Yes I feel good... except I went for an 8km walk today around the block and I've "done" something not so good... have pain/uncomfortable feeling on the left side of stomach where band is... like I've pullled stitches out!! Husband is angry that I've overdone it and hurt my new stomach, I said to him that I would never do anything purposefully to hurt my surgery but I am just trying to be dedicated to the cause.. now feel upset and depressed!!!

You have done/are doing awesomely you will succeed I can feel it and also... I love the beach and boogy boarding so am completely jealous!! LOL!!! You will have a ball :-)

[SimplyMe 0]

I'm having a fill four weeks from surgery....July 5th! Saw my doctor today and he told me to schedule it!!!! I'm excited! Moving faster than I thought!

[kt_999 0]

Simplyme... that is sooo exciting!!! I am definitely going to talk to my Doc on Monday... I just want to continue on my journey and this "no restriction" thing is kinda depressing!!!

Good luck :-)

[SimplyMe 0]

Something else.....does your doctor do the fills by x-ray....I "hear" they can do them earlier and more aggressively if done by x-ray!?!?

[musicalmomma 1]

MM

Yes I feel good... except I went for an 8km walk today around the block and I've "done" something not so good... have pain/uncomfortable feeling on the left side of stomach where band is... like I've pullled stitches out!! Husband is angry that I've overdone it and hurt my new stomach, I said to him that I would never do anything purposefully to hurt my surgery but I am just trying to be dedicated to the cause.. now feel upset and depressed!!!

Are you feeling better KT? I've found that my stomach aches a little, where the incisions were/are almost every time I finish any exercise that includes using my stomach muscles...it usually passes in a couple of hours tho.

I hope you're feeling better now

[kt_999 0]

SimplyMe

No, my doc doesn't use x-ray for fills... shame as I'd love to see what it all looks like in there, and psycologically I think it would be good to see just how small stomach and opening are!! Does your doc use x-ray?

[kt_999 0]

MM

Yes I feel better thanks... I'm taking it a little easier on the exercise front now though! Unfortunatley my weight loss has slowed right down but it is still going the right direction so that's good! What exercise are you doing? What are you eating? Is your weight loss still as consistent?

[munchkincan 0]

Hello all,

I am new to this sight but am excited to finally find a group that I can talk to about my surgery. I attended a seminar last evening after doing research for about 6 months. I was greatly encouraged and have decided to do the surgery. My best friend came with me and she is doing it also. I am scheduled for August 1 and hers is August 6th. I asked lots of questions and new ones come up every second. I guess my main concern is how hard is it to suddenly stop eating? Since my surgeon dosn't fill the band for 4 weeks after the surgery am I going to be hungry and weak all the time? How many times do you throw-up? I really hate to do that. I don't want to spend all my time hanging over the pot. I know this won't be easy and I am prepared for that I just want to do what will cause me the least pain and I don't want to feel hungry all the time. If I wanted to do that I could just go on another diet. Help!!! Tell me how you felt the first weeks after surgery.

Thanks so much.:help: