Finally had my first fill today, 8 weeks after surgery.

[should_be_working 0]

I am very frustrated. I've gained 2 pounds in the last two weeks and was starting to feel like I'd wasted a lot of time, money and energy on this whole process. The fill was not at all painful. He put in 4cc's. Afterward, I drank a small cup of Water and didn't feel any restriction. He was surprised so he stuck me again to remove the saline just to make sure that it had gone where it was supposed to be. It had. He didn't recommend a soft diet... just said to take a bite, chew it well and wait a few minutes before taking the next bite. That hasn't felt necessary so far because I'm still not feeling any restriction. I have to wait 6 weeks to get another fill. :thumbup:

[abingdongirl 0]

Wow that was a long time but 4ccs is a lot at one time take your time, I would proably experiment with soft foods to see how it goes and then talk to your doctor if you still aren't feeling better about your restriction. My doc had me come back in three weeks for my second fill I couldn't imagine what type of trouble I could get myself into waiting that long between my first and second fill. Good luck

[sandiegokate 0]

Hi Sally,

I remember your fill was delayed because of vacations, etc. I am sure that you will be on your way now! I know the week or two up to my first fill were very frustrating, I think I gained 3 lbs or so...

I had my first fill 4 weeks ago (4 weeks after surgery) 3.5cc's, and I have a 2nd tomorrow. I know I am ready for my 2nd fill and need the restriction. I can eat much more than I thought I would/could at this point. I have made some bad choices too although I haven't fallen completely off the wagon. I know I need to really boost up my exercise routine but I hurt my foot (bad foot) which doesn't help right now. That is what I get for pushing to hard to soon.

I think we just need to be patient until we get to that wonderful "sweet spot" we hear about... don't be hard on yourself during this early time, its just part of the process, frustrating as it may be.

Let me know how it goes over the next couple of weeks.. I agree that you should maybe ask your doctor for another fill sooner if you feel you need it. It couldn't hurt to ask anyway!! You will get there though... we all will!

Take care,

Katie