:glare:Hi everyone. I was filled on 9/3/2010 and at first I got plenty constriction, but after the swelling went down I am hungry and can eat almost as much as before banding. My Dr. said to get first fill in 6-8 weeks later. I am wondering if everyones Dr. said to wait that long? Or, if others are getting their first fill in like 4 weeks.??

I'm wondering how this works also. I go for my first fill on Tuesday and I'm hoping if I need more I can go back in 4 weeks. I really want to get some restriction and see some progress.

My doc. waited 6 weeks. I know it's tough until you get restriction- that's why it's known as bandster hell. Just know it will happen, may take a few fills. After the first one my doc. did them closer together when needed.

My 1st fill was 6 wks post-op. My second fill is scheduled 4 wks later. I feel no restriction after my 1st fill but I knew that might happen. My friends reached their "sweet spot" after 5/6 fills. It is a slow process but I know will get there b4 we know it. Best of luck to everyone.

I was banded on August 24th and am scheduled for my first fill on September 27th. I think it varies a lot depending on your physician. This is a frustrating time because you can eat a little more than initially, but from what I have read and have been told, it is a process and you will eventually get good restriction and this portion will be over with. Hang in there!

6 weeks for me. I go on tuesday for my first fill. yahoo!

My doctor has his patients wait 4 weeks--but does not give any fill at the time of band installation.