First Fill-No Restriction- should I go back??

[lipstix64 1]

I just had my first fill on wed, Dec 3rd. They told me to drink a cup of Water in the office to make sure it went down ok. It did. I dont feel any restriction, dont get full after 1/2 cup of food and nothing gets stuck. I feel the tiniest bit of restriction, maybe, but other than that. I can eat what I want, not chew slowy, swallow big bites. I called doc and have another fill scheduled for this Friday. Am I jumping the gun too soon? Should I just wait till my "real" appointment on Jan 9th or should I go in for another fill. Does this have to kick in? Does it take a while to work. I see alot of posts that say that. Help me, please!!!!!:angry_smile:

[ckelly37 1]

Well...i didnt feel much restriction after my 1st fill either but my doctor makes u wait 4 to 6 weeks..i waited 6 weeks just to make sure...in the 6 weeks i did lose 6 lbs so he was happy i lost a 1lb a week (which ur supposed to do)...i would wait if i were u give it some time to settle...get used to the fill before u get another this isnt a race its a marathon...good luck

[Jodi_620 37]

This is very common. It is best to start out slowly. If your doctor allows it and you think you are ready then yes I would get another fill. Mine tells me to wait one week and if at that time I still feel like I need another fill then go ahead and schedule it.

[neverB4 2]

Wow!! My doc highly instructed me that the 1st few fills will give me no restriction, hence..."working the band yourself first".

[travelinsnorkel 0]

My doc says I can have a fill every 4-6 weeks. I am scheduled for my second fill next week. I have noticed that in the past week I feel a lot more restricted at Breakfast which makes it hard because I am pretty hungry by lunch.< /p>

[Jachut 487]

When I was starting out, it was a 4-6 week period between fills, I'm sure I could have gone earlier if I'd watned to but that was just the general recommendation. However, with DH they're encouraging him to go in much quicker - 2 weeks - not sure if its anything to do with different bands or whatever.

I'd give it at least a week to make sure it doesnt suddenly tighten up but early on I dont see a problem with fills close together. If you can get in before Christmas great!

[cattoy71 0]

I know how you feel!

I got my first fill right before thanksgiving, and not scheduled again until the 29th.

My doctor is pretty strict with fills....no sooner then every 4 weeks! I am a bit disappointed, but he's the expert since he has been banding people since 2001!

Slower fills give your body more time to adjust and I am totally convinced that slow fills decrease the chance of band erosion (at least that's what I'm telling myself, lol).

Hang in there and work the Protein to feel more full!