Do I really need a fill?

[sshaw9126 0]

This week will be 4 weeks since I had my surgery. At my 2 week post op visit, the doctor told me to go ahead and make my first fill appointment, which would be at 6 weeks post op. Since the day of my surgery, I have lost 16 pounds. I am also only able to eat 4-5 ounces of food at a time, which my doctor told me was acceptable. So my question, do I really need a fill? I feel like I am in a good place and am thinking a fill would mess that up.

One more thing and don't shoot me for asking. I have noticed that I am really thirsty at night. Sometimes I have a hard time waiting my 30 minutes after dinner to drink anything. This doesn't seem to bother me except make me fill fuller. Is this necessarily a bad thing? There have also been times that I have had sips with lunch. Again, this has only made me feel full.

[Brandy~ 2]

I think the drinking with meals has 2 different reasons... 1 it could wash the food through and you could eat more sooner and 2 They want you to fill up on solid protein/food rather than liquid.< /p>

[gadumplin 1]

Make sure you are staying hydrated during the day by drinking lots of Water between your meals.

I to am getting my first fill 6 weeks out and have lost 14 pounds since my surgery, but I can tell that I can eat a little bit more now so in 2 weeks who knows how much I will be able to eat. I just have to trust my Doctor to do what is best for me and so far he hasn't let me down.Good luck!!

[IndioGirl55 32]

This week will be 4 weeks since I had my surgery. At my 2 week post op visit, the doctor told me to go ahead and make my first fill appointment, which would be at 6 weeks post op. Since the day of my surgery, I have lost 16 pounds. I am also only able to eat 4-5 ounces of food at a time, which my doctor told me was acceptable. So my question, do I really need a fill? I feel like I am in a good place and am thinking a fill would mess that up.

One more thing and don't shoot me for asking. I have noticed that I am really thirsty at night. Sometimes I have a hard time waiting my 30 minutes after dinner to drink anything. This doesn't seem to bother me except make me fill fuller. Is this necessarily a bad thing? There have also been times that I have had sips with lunch. Again, this has only made me feel full.

Sounds like you might not need a fill - If you are in a good place then don't mess with it.. There was a lady in my Doc's office who went 6 months before she got her 1st fill. Not everyone needs a fill right away,

You could be thristy at night due to the salt in your evening meal. I only have to wait 1/2 hr after eating to drink - so that's not usually too hard.

[HeatherO 7]

If I dont drink enough during the day I am incredibly thirsty at night.

No one says you have to get a fill at this stage. Some people never get a fill and do great. However, it may not hurt to have an appointment on the calendar if it takes a while to get in to see your doctor.

If you keep losing well and are satisfied during your meals without a lot of hunger in between, then the band is working and there is no reason to get a fill. Some people get really hungry after the first 3-4 weeks and definitely need a fill. Sometimes the transition from not hungry to very hungry every day moves quickly. Just keep your options open and go by how you feel.

[jetti 2]

If you feel like you are doing good without a fill then dont get one. From what I read you dont sound like you would need one - your weight loss is great and you are keeping your portions small. I am a little over 7 months out and still have not had a fill so it is possible to do lose without one.