I went for my first follow up, surgery was May 3rd looks like Im down 11lbs so far but I don't go back to see him til June 11th and then he will schedule a fill that seems like a really long time to wait. I am starving and am hoping I don't put on the weight that I lost!!!! HELP!!!!

You need to have self control during this time! Eat the right things and go for walks.

Yeah I do know this but I just thought I have a fill a little sooner, oh well I guess have to handle what I have been dealt with.

You never know...he may give you a fill that day. I know a person who recently went to her 6 week follow-up appt and left with an unexpected fill.

Or as the date gets close and you find yourself really fighting the hunger pains call him and say you really think you'll need a fill on the 11th.

Good Luck

Melissa

It's hard for me too. I was banded on 4/22 and I have no fill yet. What has been helping me is planning out 3 small meals and 3 healthy Snacks, and drinking lots of Water in between, so that I don't get too terribly hungry.

And coming here for moral support is wonderful. We're all in this together -- we can do it!

I would ask for a fill at your next appt. I had my first fill 6 weeks out. Just be aware the first fill may not do it. It often takes several to get restriction- took me 3. Until then, hang in there. I suggest focusing on eating the right things, even if your portions are bigger than they will be with restriction. Best wishes!

That is what Im going to do just be healthier with the eating. I had some instant mashed potatoes with skim milk and some pureed soup it was awesome. I'm going to join the gym this weekend and start out slowly on the treadmill hopefully that will help me continue to lose weight!!!!!! Thanks guys for your support.

Hi,

I was banded May 4th and have my first fill schedule June 14th. I am managing well at this time, but I too want to keep off what I have lost and make good choices until that time.

Good luck

I have an appointment 1 month out too and he may or may not do a fill at that time. I have zero in my band now.My PA said she has many patients with nothing in there band and 1 patient that has 6 cc's - the most she's ever put in a band. It all depends on you. I have a friend that is a year out from surgery and still has 0 in her band and is still losing! Just listen to your body and your doctor. This is all new for us and in time we will figure it out. A whole new way to live. Cheers!