Just had 2nd fill....should I go for another?

Margo · November 3, 2005

Need opinions here please....as you probably read I had a second fill on Tuesday. First fill was suppose to be 5cc (VG band), but he only got 2 cc out, so he only put 1 cc back in....so, now I am at 3 cc's (supposely).

Here's my current situation....I really don't feel much rescriction. I am feeling hungry about 2 hours after I eat, etc...should I make an appointment for another fill this coming Tuesday? Or should I wait to see if it "kicks" in? I really would like more rescriction around the upcoming holidays.

NJChick · November 4, 2005

Gee Margo, thats really a decision between you and your doctor. I've read where the fills have to kick in so try waiting a week. Can you go the week after if it doesn't seem to be working?

If it were me, I'd wait a week to see what happens.

Sorry I'm not much help.

HUGS !!!!

mousecrazy · November 5, 2005

I"m here to give you some support, but I have only had one fill, and just made the big (for me) decision to get my 2nd. I am reluctant to have too much restriction, but honestly, I don't have much at all now...I know the Brake is there, but I can eat quite a bit before I feel it. I would take at least a week to work with the level you have, then decide...if they will let you go back so soon. Some do, and some don't from what I've read. Try it for a while, and see. Good luck! Cindy

La_madam · November 5, 2005

Will your Dr. give you another fill so soon, my Dr. makes me wait atleast 2 weeks before he will give me anotherfill..I know for me my fills kick in within a week or two

Butterfly07 · November 5, 2005

I had my first fill on October 24th, and they said it takes a few fills most of the time to hit that "sweet spot". I had a 2cc fill on a 5cc band and feel a minor amt of additional restriction. I am working hard to behave "as if" it is at my sweet spot already.

Good news, I am down 7% body fat in addition to the weight loss!!!

Good luck!

giveyouthemoon · November 8, 2005

I say give it a couple weeks. My first fill felt like nothing, I mean nothing. Next day I was eating full amounts. Then one morning about a week and a half later...WHAMMO. It was tight. So see how it goes.

Now today I just got fill number 2. A measly .3cc, but DAAAAAAAMN, I can already feel it. Wow. Weird things these bands........

CandySmooch · November 8, 2005

Its so funny how a lot of people & Docs say you have to wait for it to kick in etc etc. My doc told me after my 2nd fill that I will probably notice a lot of weight loss with that fill because he could feel it was a little hard to get the 2nd cc in - then he immediately told me that it won't just "loosen" up or "kick in" and don't wait for it to do so. He advised it was an immediate type of thing. Funny - I could swallow the Water at the office after the fill but when I got to the parking lot and was taking swallows on the way home I knew it didn't feel quite right - then I had problems eating solids - but could get sips and mushies down just fine - I was slightly too tight so he took some out. Anyway sorry to get off topic - but I say go get a fill if you think you need it and he'll give it!

Margo · November 8, 2005

Hi everyone...

Well, the last time I posted about my fill not working too well was on Thursday, I think...anyway, I went out of town on Friday morning (girls weekend...it was great!!) and Friday morning the fill "kicked in"....YEAH!!! So, it took about 3 to 4 days before it "worked". We ate in restrautants every meal, but I chose wisely, enjoyed each bite and lost 3.8 pounds......LOVE my BAND!!!!

mousecrazy · November 8, 2005

Super, Margo! I share your love of the band...I call it the "brake." Glad it's working out for ya! Cindy

La_madam · November 8, 2005

Great News Margo, strange how it takes a few days for the fill to kick in huh? Some get it instant, I have been one of those ones it takes a few days. Glad you waited it out.

giveyouthemoon · November 11, 2005

So my first fill took a week before I felt any sense of restriction.

I just got my second fill five days ago and damn, I could feel it restricting my very empty tummy as I was driving home. I thought "uh oh, this is going to be one hell of a fill". I may be a skosh too tight, still trying to decide.

tztmama · November 12, 2005

My dr. is pretty blunt. He said if I didn't feel restriction after my 5cc on a VG band to just come back in a week or so. He didn't say anything about the b and kicking in later but I know that has been the experience of other bandsters. I'm making my appt. on Tues and was just filled last Thurs.

swilliams2312 · November 13, 2005

Hi everyone

It's been months since I wrote to you gals/guys. I had my surgery on July 12, 2005 and and did not have a fill yet I lost 45lbs and I think its about time that I have my first Fill. I want to go back to Monterrey,Mexico where I had my surgery done with Dr. Rumbaut. I would like your feed back. I been doing fine and great I did not see any doctors for after care yet. Do you think that might be a problem.