I am wondering how soon people get their first fill. My doctor said I could get my first fill Monday, and that will be 3 days shy of 5 weeks for me. I have been back at work since 7 days after banding and have felt great. However, I have no restriction at all right now...I can eat brisket, breads, rice, chicken, etc...

However, I thought 6 weeks was the soonest for the first fill. Would that week really make no difference? or should I wait? I absolutely trust my doctor, I am just curious if anyone else got their first fill at 5 weeks.

hey glitterqueen

I think it is up the surgeon. If he feels that you are ready then go for it. I was supppose to be filled at 6 weeks, however my appt. was canceled because my docotor had emergency surgery and the next two appts as well. I finally was filled twelve weeks post op. I felt really restricted the first three days and then it went away. I go for my second fill this monday. I lost 65 pounds before I was ever filled. I read about this other women and she lost 145 pounds and was never filled. I guess it is all according to each individual. Happy turkey day and good luck :>

My doctor has you wait 6 weeks post op..I had my first fill fill 9 weeks post op

I had mines 10 weeks post op 11/18. 1.5cc I dont feel any restriction and still can eat anything. I just stop eating or I just make small portions.

Wow........now I am doubting whether I should get my fill already...........I will let you know if I do.

My surgeon told me to wait 4 weeks post-op. I'm scheduled for December 1 which is 5 weeks post-op. Can't WAIT to get filled...I can eat WAY more than I want.

I got my first fill 4 weeks after surgery. I got my 2nd fill almost to the day 4 weeks later. I have a VG band and do fill a small amount of restriction.

Okay, I went ahead and got my fill. It was quick and painless. I asked him to make it a conservative one and he did 1cc. I was a little scared to get that much of a fill since I had such extreme swelling at surgery time. Swollen completely shut for 2 days, thank god for the i.v. I must be a sweller (did i make that word up?) because now I can take a drink of cold water and feel it sit there and slowly drain into my stomach. I might go for 2 days of liquids if I can stand it. I am glad he didnt talk me into 1.5 ccs.