When Can I Get My First Fill!

mom2mygirlz920 · June 27, 2005

I was banded May 31. I lost some weight prior to surgery and then some after, think i am losing inches opposed to pounds. BUT i dont feel much restriction. I am hungry all the time. They had me make an appointment for 2 months after my pre-op appt but they said I had to at least be on solids for a months before even considering adjustment. Is this the normal time frame? I am not losing weihgt, trying to eat right, BUT.......it is getting discouraging!

paula · June 27, 2005

The Inamed handbook says that your first fill should be 4-6 weeks after surgery. Depending your recovery and the surgeon.

Its normal to be hungry till that first fill though. Just hang in there and try to maintain your current weightloss! And like you, when Im not losing pounds, I find that Im losing inches. Thats a motivating key to this journey!

Jammin & Losin · June 27, 2005

My first fill was at 6 weeks post op. I deffinatly needed one and had been at a stand still for a couple weeks. I got a fill and started losing again. I just got my second fill at 3 months post op and can really tell a difference in my restriction level. If you are hungry all the time you should call your dr and see if they will fill you even if it is justy a small fill it could help to get that weight lose going again.... But like Paula said sometimes you lose inches and the scale doesn't show it but your clothes sure do. just try and mantain right now and get in for a fill as soon as your dr feels comfortable with giving you one. Good luck!!!