Do most surgeons schedule the first fill...

bunkie68 · 09-09-2003, 02:49 PM

for about 5-6 weeks post-op? I'm just curious as to whether to expect that, or if it's possible that my surgeon might let it go if I'm still losing weight at that point. :)

dishdiva · 09-09-2003, 03:00 PM

Hi Lisa --

My surgeon said at my post op he'd do a fill in a month if I needed one -- if I wasn't losing weight or feeling restricted.

I'm kind of freaked because I have NO restriction right now. As long as I chew like crazy, there's little that I can't eat. Isn't it possible to stretch the pouch??? I'm scared that's happened. Anyway, I'll be needing a fill.

How's your recovery going? If I recall, we were banded at about the same time.

Elizabeth
8/28/03

shellyj · 09-09-2003, 03:55 PM

hi ya'll i was banded 8-18 and am scheduled for a fill on 9-15. i have lost 10 lbs since surgery- i had lost 15 but 5 came back as i introduced solids!!! i to have been able to eat anything... i have not pb'd or vomited and dont get chest pressure i just eat chew eat chew and by the time i think GOD I HAVE EATEN ALOT (about 1 1/2 - 2 cups) i quit eating but dont feel full just ashamed

i dont feel tooo bad i hadnt had any carbs all summer so while i'm *healing* i am eating the carbs to. protien first though!!!

i just got back from the dr and he confirmed that its because the swelling is down, as long as i am not feeling any discomfort that it isnt stretching, the food is just passing through.

michelle
8-18-03
325/308/170
10 since banding
17 total