Is your band empty when you come out of surgery?
Yes.

How long do you wait before your first and in between fills?
I didn't have to wait long. My surgery was 12.02.08 and I had my first fill on 12.28.08. I have an appt for the end of January. My first fill was 2.8cc.

How much saline does the band hold?
Mine holds 10cc.

Does anyone have a full band?
Yikes, not me.

If you ask your doctor to be aggressive with the amount he puts in your band for optimal weight loss will he/she?
Absolutely. He will allow me to make most decisions within reason.

Can you request a fill or does the doctor have to advise it?
Well my first fill my doc recommended and during that appt we scheduled my next appt. He definitely makes it known that it's a individual thing and to let him know how I'm feeling in terms of hunger, weight loss, etc. He wants me to be happy and successful, so he's willing to do whatever it takes. I really love my surgeon. :)

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Teresa
12.02.08 - BANDED!
12.30.08 - FILL 2.8cc