when do you get 1st fill

Linny51 · 10-27-2009, 01:28 AM

Hi everyone, I know I'm being a bit premature but I never thought to ask the Dr!
At what stage do you get your 1st fill, I know I have a 10ml band but don't know if they put any fill into it in theatre.

I am now at the mushy stage, I am not having any trouble with it, I don't feel the slightest bit hungry! I do feel a sort of fullness after 1/2 cup mush, maybe it's wind behind the food, that's what it feels like anyway.
it's hard to describe. I'm doing a lot of burping.

cheers
Linda

jacquitiger · 10-27-2009, 06:18 AM

hi

i had my first fill 6 weeks after surgery. ive had 4 fills so far. im just starting to feel restriction now but i can eat anything i dont have problems with any foods i dont know if thats normal. ive read on here that people have trouble with certain foods or they throw up and have trouble keeping food down not me. iv never had that problem. i wonder sometimes why that is i dont know. i go back for another fill in 2 weeks time. anyway good luck

jujuvee · 10-28-2009, 12:16 AM

We're all different. I was banded March 24th 2009 and I have the same band size as you. Just got my first fill last week. I had good restriction from just my empty band up unfill a few weeks ago.
So you might not need one right away, if you're loosing don't fix what's not broke!

Linny51 · 10-28-2009, 12:35 AM

I think it is way to early to know if I do have any restriction just from the band. My guess is that it is all still a little swollen from the actual op. I don't feel hungry though (except mind hunger) and when I do eat even my mushy stuff I feel like Ive had enough! because I would be too scared to over eat at the moment I don't have any real discomfort eating either. I hope my case is the same as your. my weight loss to date is mostly pre-op
Linda

dewberry · 10-28-2009, 06:50 AM

Hi,
I had my first post op visit yesterday 1 month to the day after surgery and had my first fill 1ml that makes 4ml in total.
It has done wonders for my appetite today only eaten and an apple and a very small peice of fish and feel like iv'e eaten the side of a cow loll.
Dewberry

Linny51 · 10-28-2009, 06:48 PM

I see my Dr again on 9th November...I hope he does a fill for me then, I cant really say I'm super hungry but I could keep eating! it is only pure will power thats stopping me so far.
I havent lost any weight since the op either,

DaniRae · 11-18-2009, 12:17 AM

Hi Guys,
I had my op on the 19th Oct in Perth and had lost a little weight but i have been eating anything really other than Sandwhiches..
Had my first will yesterday he said it was 5ml in a 11 ml band, felt the band tighten but it hasnt stopeed e eating or drinking..... Is this bad or am i not tight enough yet ??
Should i be noticing a huge difference???
Will I lose the weight...
Think i need support from fellow banders

I go back in 4 weeks

emmaf106 · 11-18-2009, 01:08 AM

You should be trying to stick to 1/2-1 cup of food at a time. It can take several adjustments to get to the perfect level of restriction. They usually take it easy in the first fill because you need to get used to changing your eating habits.

Work with the band, do the right things and you will lose the weight!