Ugh Fills

mom2mygirlz920 · August 11, 2005

I was banded May 31 2005. I had my 1st fill in my Vanguard band to 7 cc's July 18th. I have lost about 5 lbs since my fill.I had some restriction in the beginning but it seems to have gone away. BUT i am starving. I can eat too much too often. I dont get full enough. I am trying to schedule another fill. I am ot sure if it is the right thing to do or not. Guess I will find out. What do ya'll think?

angiebell · August 11, 2005

WOW! 7cc's in a Vanguard is a lot for a first fill. My husband has a Vanguard and he got 3cc's on his first fill and got some restriction. Granted not a lot but some. It only holds 10cc's right? Did they do it under fluro? Are you sure it all got in there? It just sounds like a alot not to have restriction. I no expert though.

mom2mygirlz920 · August 11, 2005

Yep with flouro. I think surgeon said it holds 11 point something.

angiebell · August 14, 2005

That is amazing! Can't believe you didn't get restriction. Hopefully you will with your next fill.

TraumaNurse · August 15, 2005

My surgeon always says that if I'm unsure that I'm at a point for a fill to make and appoiment for one and that we would talk about it at that time. So I would say go ahead and make the appoiment, the worst that could happen is that you touch base with your surgeon and he can tell you how well you are doing:)