Quite a bit of conversations seem to center around getting that first fill as if it's a first "fix." I am perplexed by that. It seems that some think it's suppose to be an automatic part of the process, but in my prep, I was given the understanding that though fills may be necessary, that should be determined once we have done our part with diet and exercise and not as an automatic "right" to have one. I see that some doctors automatically schedule a first fill at one's post-op appt, but what I don't understand is how do they know you need a fill until you have healed? You may not need one. I think that fills are being over-rated and issued before you get to know your own body and how you feel after you've healed and done your part.

Just because we feel hungry doesn't automatically mean we need a fill. Hunger by itself is not the gage to determine if we need a fill or not. I thought it was determined by a number of factors such as if we're eating properly and exercising. Then, if we are still really hungry, a determination is made for a fill, not just getting fills as a routine procedure. I think we would run the risk of getting too many fills too soon, then when we really need more down the road, we have already reached our capacity.

Community, what do you think about this?

I was banded on Oct.18,2010 I got my first fill Yesterday 12/06/2010 my doctor put in 2cc but had to take out 1cc and I am fine with that I don't have the restriction I want but I'm sure its gonna happen I didn't gain this weight in a year & if I don't lose it all in a year that would be ok but since I began this journey at 268 lbs. Oct.3,2010 235 lbs. dec.6,2010 I think come Oct.18,2011 I will be one happy bandster. 33 lbs. lost 75 lbs. to go.HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE