how much fill at once....

Merced · July 31, 2007

Is it bad to go from unfilled to 2.2cc? Is it better to inch up?

My story is that I was filled to 2.2 (3 times I had fills to get to that point)

Then, I had to have it all taken out b/c of reflux and now I feel better and want to go back to where I was. It costs me 250.00 for each fill/unfill and I'm just wondering if I need to inch up on it or if I can just go back to where I was?

CJQuilter · August 8, 2007

I had surgery 6/18/07 and had my first fill yesterday. I have a 10cc band and my Dr said that he only gives 1 cc on the first fill and also on the 2nd fill. He said your tummy is still healing and that more than that can cause erosion and slippage. He said I may or may not feel restriction from the first two fills - but to just keep eating the diet thay have prescribed. I can go for my second fill 4-6 wks. I am not losing as fast as I thought I would - BUT I am losing. I have lost 30 pds since May. 15 post op and 15 pre op. Good luck.

Carlotta

Jachut · August 8, 2007

I was under the impression that a huge fill all at once placed you at way more risk of complications than did sneaking up bit by bit.

And really, as much as we all might like the idea of being tight and dropping tons of weight, it doesnt work that way. You're better off losing slowly and steadily and in the long run, nobody wants more fill than they need. The more you can eat and still be losing, the better nourished you will be and also the less risk of complications you have.

I also dont think I could have handled my current fill level way back when my eyes were still bigger than my stomach. I can work with it now becuase I"m used to not eating so much, I have better habits, I know what does and doesnt work with my band and eating very slowly is second nature. If I'd had this much fill early on I would have been PBing left right and centre.