I am just curious and would like everyones opinion about getting my first fill...I am 3 weeks post op and have been feeling great...as a matter of fact I have been steadily losing about 3 pounds per week since my operation. I am suppose to be going back to see my doctor (I assume for a fill) after week 4 but I am not sure whether or not I need it! I have been logging everything on dailyplate.com and have been taking in 800-1000 calories every day. I don't find myself hungry all the time and if I am hungry, I will have a drink of water, eat some greek yogurt, or just find something healthy to snack on. I have begun having the creamy soups and today I moved up to grilled salmon...which I only ate half and felt completely satisfied...I wonder if I should return for a fill or just wait...Thanks for your advise in advance!!

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Question: Do you know if your doctor put any saline in your band when you had your procedure?

I guess it's possible that if so, you could be at your sweet spot right now. However, from what I've read, as you continue to lose weight, the fat pad around your stomach will shrink as well and therefore the band will feel looser, and then you will need a fill.

Also, at what point in your post-op diet are you at? I have moved on to soft foods (after mushies). At this point, I am only supposed to have 3 small meals a day (no snacks!) and I often get hungry between meals (I'm 3.5 weeks post-op so just about the same as you).

If your doctor said it was ok for you to snack at this point, then great. But my doctor said no snacking at this stage. So, I think if you didn't snack, you would probably be hungry between meals and then it's probably time for a fill.

Maybe you should call your doctor and ask for his opinion...maybe if everything is going well, why mess with perfection right?:thumbup:

i had to go in for a post op check up at the stage you are...are you sure it's for a fill?

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Question: Do you know if your doctor put any saline in your band when you had your procedure?

I guess it's possible that if so, you could be at your sweet spot right now. However, from what I've read, as you continue to lose weight, the fat pad around your stomach will shrink as well and therefore the band will feel looser, and then you will need a fill.

Also, at what point in your post-op diet are you at? I have moved on to soft foods (after mushies). At this point, I am only supposed to have 3 small meals a day (no snacks!) and I often get hungry between meals (I'm 3.5 weeks post-op so just about the same as you).

If your doctor said it was ok for you to snack at this point, then great. But my doctor said no snacking at this stage. So, I think if you didn't snack, you would probably be hungry between meals and then it's probably time for a fill.

Maybe you should call your doctor and ask for his opinion...maybe if everything is going well, why mess with perfection right?

I don't know whether my doctor put any saline in during surgery...forgot to even ask that question. Currently, I am in the mush stage of the post-op diet. My daily meals consist of (EAS Advantage Carb control for Breakfast...S.F. Jello pudding @ 10am., chicken or Tuna salad lunch or baked fish with mushy broccoli @ noon, and a EAS shake again for dinner @ 5pm). I drink approx 40 oz of Water during the day, 16 oz. of Crystal Light per day. I have been averaging about 60-70 grams of protien and 40 grams of good carb average per day. In week 4, I go to one shake per day and two sensible meals per day (Turkey,chicken or fish) with Veggies. I agree with you in that "why would you mess with perfection" because I feel like everything is working better than I ever thought it would. I plan to call the doctor tomorrow and see what they suggest. I really appreciate your advice...Thanks and good luck with your journey!!

Most surgeons don't do a fill until around 6 weeks out. Yours might be different.

As to whether or not to fill: My surgeon and I always have a discussion when I go in about what and how much I am eating, and how much I am losing.

Based on that information we (well--I suppose he) decide if I am to get a fill and how much. I have never gone in expecting to get a fill and have him say no.