how much?

[Brockbabe82 0]

So today I went for my first fill. I was totally expecting the worst but it was not that bad. It did take a while to find my port but he eventually got it. I have a 14cc band, and today he put in 4cc. After reading posts on here that seems like it was a large fill. I know everyone is different but I want to know other's experience. So basically my question is how many cc's did you receive on your first fill. Thanks

Edited January 7, 2009 by Brockbabe82

[RestlessMonkey 7]

That is a lot. I have a 14cc band and my doc only fills 1.5 cc at a time. I now have 4.5 ccs in there (still no restriction to speak of). Next time, though I'm hoping for some action!

AND I say that's a lot, but can you drink liquids fine? How are you feeling? That's the important factor

[SuzanneG 1]

My first fill was 4.5cc and it didn't make much difference. I didn't feel true restriction until around 7cc.

Best of luck to you!

[Camping7768 0]

Not sure the size of my band, but the first fill was 1cc and my Doc. will only do 1/2 cc fills after the first. Seems like it's going to take a long time to get there, LOL! I've only felt some restriction after a fill for a couple of days. I'm scheduled for another fill next week and will find out the size of my band.

[KelinTx 1]

I have the large vanguard band and was given 3cc at the time of surgery. A month later i was given another 3 cc. I proceeded with caution there after...meaning small frequent fills.

[Brockbabe82 0]

That is a lot. I have a 14cc band and my doc only fills 1.5 cc at a time. I now have 4.5 ccs in there (still no restriction to speak of). Next time, though I'm hoping for some action!

AND I say that's a lot, but can you drink liquids fine? How are you feeling? That's the important factor

I'm feeling good. I can drink and swallow liquids. I was very nervous before the fill beacuse you hear about those cases where some cannot swallow or drink without pain. The doc told me to call him in a week if I have no restriction and we would try again. I am hoping all goes well though.

I hope that your next fill goes well, let me know how everything goes.

[TQUAD64 9]

First fill at surgery 3cc

Second fill at the office, 1.5cc