Fills / Adjustment INFO

Penni60 · 11-09-2004, 02:36 PM

Here is a website that will come in handy when thinking about fills/adjustments. Great information. I have seen this information before and it is really good.

http://lapbandtransformation.com/Adjustments.htm

Eva Ortiz · 11-11-2004, 11:18 PM

Thank you Penni good information
Eva

Iluvmyboys · 11-12-2004, 06:47 PM

Penni,

I have a question for you. What is the signifigance of the liquid diet after a fill? Is it OK to eat lightly if you "can"?
Thank you in advance!

leatha_g · 11-12-2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iluvmyboys

Penni,

I have a question for you. What is the signifigance of the liquid diet after a fill? Is it OK to eat lightly if you "can"?
Thank you in advance!

It's because your stomach is a very grumpy patient and when it's been messed with, aka filled, the docs think it's a good idea to do liquids for at least the first few hours. Mine says the rest of that day, some say 2 or 3 days. Of course you'll need to follow your own physician's advice, but that is the reason - to hopefully let it rest and maybe any swelling subside before you start agitating it with solid foods again.

Iluvmyboys · 11-12-2004, 07:21 PM

Thank you so very much Miss Leatha! I don't feel much different than before he did the fill.....is that how it should feel?

leatha_g · 11-12-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Iluvmyboys

Thank you so very much Miss Leatha! I don't feel much different than before he did the fill.....is that how it should feel?

Well, sometimes you don't really get the full effect of a fill for several days, even weeks, I've heard. Usually, I can tell some subtle difference right away. Some people get severe swelling, then eventually settle down. Everyone is unique, but my doc tells me if I don't feel restriction by 2-4 weeks, I need to come back.

I got my fill on Tuesday. I did liquids/soft foods the rest of the day. Then tried it out with chicken breast the following day. It was apparent right away that I had more restriction than before. I can never tell much until I really test it with solid proteins. I really hope yours is different. That's a long way to have to go for a fill. Good luck!

12-10-2004, 11:53 AM

Can I get information on Texas Doctors for fills? I was banded in Tj, Mexico.

newlapper · 12-20-2004, 11:44 AM

I need to know what you do if you are going in for a fill at 1 p.m. should you eat or what?

amoro68 · 01-07-2005, 10:34 PM

I am getting my band shortly, how is it you lose weight the first six weeks if the band is not filled when inserted? And once it is filled, how do they know how much to fill it with. and will I be really hungry for the first 6 weeks before the fill and trying to diet/

leatha_g · 01-07-2005, 11:33 PM

All of these questions are discussed at length many times over on this board. Read, read, read all you can before you undergo surgery. There is much to learn.

To answer this question. The first 6 weeks is meant for healing. It is not even meant for weight loss. At this time your tummy will be very grouchy and the doc will want you to take in only fluids or soft foods. This allows the tummy to rest and not have to churn and grind to digest solids. While the tummy is resting and not having to work as it normally would, there will be scar tissue that develops around the band which will help to anchor it in place. This is your one real defense against slippage later down the road. If a person begins eating solids too soon, they are putting themselves at danger of not allowing this 'anchoring' to take place as intended. Hence, possible slippage later on.

Some people DO get hungry. But, more than that, they hear their stomach growl which they THINK is a clear sign of hunger and this is not really always the case. It may just be digestion taking place or small intestine doing it's job. We have to re-learn alot, but you'll THINK you are hungry, even though you may have loads and loads of storage already on board. (I know I did.) This is where new habits need to come into play. Learning that you can do something else, besides eating. Learning that sometimes your thirsty when you THINK you are hungry. Learning to actually talk to your dinner partners instead of focusing on the food. Learning to put your plate away and go for a walk instead of eating more.

As for fills. Some docs are more aggressive than others. Some prefer to 'sneak up' on the fills by using small increments at a time. Some use flouro and fill you to completely blocked closed, then they back off enough to see barium coming through. It all depends on the doctors. Most people tend to get a couple of fills before they can really tell they have restriction. Some take more, some take less. Some have restriction right outa surgery and have great weight-loss right up front. One can never tell which one you'll be until you actually get there.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to browse all the threads here, old and new. There is so much knowledge and experience just free for the taking. :) Good luck with your surgery!

amoro68 · 01-08-2005, 06:31 AM

thank you so much, you seem to have so much knowledge. Were you banded in the U.S or internationally? I am going to Mexico. My doctor is Dr. De La Garza, I found his site on litenfree.com. I have tried to do the best research I could and he seems to be very good. I also, have not heard any negatives about him. I'm afraid of scammers.

nat's_back · 01-18-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by amoro68

thank you so much, you seem to have so much knowledge. Were you banded in the U.S or internationally? I am going to Mexico. My doctor is Dr. De La Garza, I found his site on litenfree.com. I have tried to do the best research I could and he seems to be very good. I also, have not heard any negatives about him. I'm afraid of scammers.

Don't worry about Dr. De La Garza. I had my lap band done by him on Dec. 2nd, 2004, and I just got back from my first fill with him. I would say he is one that is more aggressive about fills.

As for fills I just got my first. Boy can I tell a difference. My doctor said to eat liquid or pureed for a few days. He is right. I am having trouble even drinking my protein drink. I have to go super slow. It takes me about 20 minutes to drink my 8 oz. protein drink. I think my stomach my have gotten a little swollen after the fill, I know that will get better in a few days.

banded 11/4/04 · 02-06-2005, 09:53 PM

How often do most of you get your fills? I got my first one Dec 27,2004 and I am scheduled for another fill Feb 27,2005 but really dont think I need it, have some of you waited longer? Also have any of you tryed to drink a carbonated beverage? I really wanted to have a glass of Champain on New Years but was afraid any responses would be great!
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New Hope · 02-06-2005, 09:57 PM

There's no set time frame as to when to get a fill. If you don't need one, then wait. You can always get it later.

RondaLund · 02-27-2005, 08:06 PM

how much do fills cost?