First fill

[Kalipso2 25]

i had my surgery on 04/21/08 and my first fill today, 05/19/08. during my consultation, my surgeon said he would most likely use the Realize band. I found out today during my fill (not given by my surgeon) that i actually have a Lap band. She didn't know why he decided to switch.

also, she said i already had 1.5cc in my 10cc band that was given to me during surgery and she gave me another 1.8cc today for a total of 3.8cc. i didn't think they put the band in with any Water? how many cc's will it take to feel a decent amount of restriction?

the good news is, i've lost 14 pounds during this first month and it was hard work. my dr's office said i did great and a lot of people don't lose anything during the first month after surgery.

[Enchanted 2]

I was told that the decision concerning which band to use would be made once they were in and could visualize the anatomy.

I have an 8cc band and was filled to four during surgery. I'm just about three weeks post-op and just beginning to feel like I'm hungry.

[Hastings 3]

I had three ccs put in a ten cc lap band. I've had restriction from day one, although mild restriction and I like it that way.

[alice150 0]

I had my first fill today. I had a 10 cc lapband that was filled to 4 cc's during surgery. I felt full for the first month with little food, but this past week I started eating more. Since I've had a satisfactory weight loss - 18 lbs in 6 weeks, he felt it best to add just 1 cc today. I feel it best to go slow but I will monitor it very closely before my next visit next month to really tell how full I feel and the amounts I eat.

Kris, were you told to go Clear liquids for two days after your fill? I'm just curious if all doctors give that advice.

Alice

Banded April 8, 2008

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[Kalipso2 25]

Alice,

My doctor's "rules after fills" is the day of fill Clear Liquids only, day after fill full liquids, two days after fill mushies and three days after fill regular foods.

[deb512 0]

I was also banded on 4/21/08 and have lost 17.4 pounds so far. I am starting to feel less and less full between meals. I'm scheduled to go to the doctor on June 5th, it will probably be the date of my first fill.

[Kalipso2 25]

deb, i'm not sure if your doctor does fills under flouro but try to find a video to watch about it because it totally freaked me out! i watched a regular fill being done but wasn't expecting the first fill under flouro. i was standing up and the dr sprayed some numbing stuff on my port incision and came right at me with the needle. i didn't think... i just reacted and grabbed her arm before the needle got to my stomach. i guess i didn't think i would be numb enough yet. it happened so quick! i did apologize for grabbing her (oops!)