Hi Everyone,

I just had my surgery on 12/1410. I am already tired of the bland diet and beginning to feel hungry not long after a meal. I was wondering if any one has any advice about when I should get my first fill and how much I should get? I had my band done in Tijuana, and as I live in Wisconsin, they recomended a place called Fill USA. Has anyone else every used them? Does it hurt? Do I have to go back on clear liquids afterwords? Any good advise on how to break out of old habits would be very much appreciated. Also, can someone tell me how you set up the ticker tape thing to track your weight loss and goal?

Thanks,

indigostorm11

Usually your surgeon determines how much and when you get a fill. Not sure how it works when your surgeon is in Mexico

Hi Everyone,

I just had my surgery on 12/1410. I am already tired of the bland diet and beginning to feel hungry not long after a meal. I was wondering if any one has any advice about when I should get my first fill and how much I should get? I had my band done in Tijuana, and as I live in Wisconsin, they recomended a place called Fill USA. Has anyone else every used them? Does it hurt? Do I have to go back on clear liquids afterwords? Any good advise on how to break out of old habits would be very much appreciated. Also, can someone tell me how you set up the ticker tape thing to track your weight loss and goal?

Thanks,

indigostorm11

http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wt6AAr4/ here is the web site u just go in and set a pass word then paste in where it said singnature. in your laptalk acct. For as fill I have had to need one yet good luck to you

Normally fills are given 4-6 wks after the surgery. It gives time for your body to heal. It's normal during this time to be hungry. Your body is basically the way it was before, with no restriction.

I'd use this time to start calling around and finding a place to do your fills.

Once you find a place, they'll give you better idea as to when you should get a fill, based on what that dr recommends.

I am going to the dr and possibly having my first fill at 4 weeks post op. My surgeon recommends 24 hours of liquids and then 24 hours of soft foods and then back to solids after a fill. I can't tell you how it feels, but I will post about it after my appt on Jan 6th!

doc determines the amount. far as I know. Most only give u between 1-4cc on 1st fill depending on the band size. dont be nervous about fills. they dont hurt. I have had 3 I am 3 months post op. Its like the pinch of getting an injection. the needle is huge but thats to reach the back of port. My doc says 2 days of liquids then on to reg diet

Hi Banded Diva...I guess I feel more pain than most cause my first fill was today and boy did it hurt! More than a pinch...my doc even said he'd change the needle and the 2nd attempt was less painful. I decided to go more conservative since I'm doing well and don't mind taking it slow. Also...I want my band to be a tool to eat more sensible but still enjoy eating socially. No stuck feeling except for my 1st experience this Christmas when I felt like my pants were way too tight and I had more of a clogged feeling. This was hours after I ate...no more cheating!

Good luck to you and everyone!

Hi Everyone,

I just had my surgery on 12/1410. I am already tired of the bland diet and beginning to feel hungry not long after a meal. I was wondering if any one has any advice about when I should get my first fill and how much I should get? I had my band done in Tijuana, and as I live in Wisconsin, they recomended a place called Fill USA. Has anyone else every used them? Does it hurt? Do I have to go back on clear liquids afterwords? Any good advise on how to break out of old habits would be very much appreciated. Also, can someone tell me how you set up the ticker tape thing to track your weight loss and goal?

Thanks,

indigostorm11

In TJ? We may have the same surgeon - verboonen? He will do your fills for free, you just have to get there. I searched and searched and finally found a PA that does fills in my area - I am in a VERY rural area. He charges $135, but my surgeon told me to only get filled under fluoro, so I am hoping that I will not need another fill... as I have no clue where to get another fluoro fill, other than in Mexico - I had one fill here and it was $750 - the doctor was a turkey and has since fired me because I will not spend thousands on his aftercare program..l.

Good Luck.. the more populated your area, the better your choices.

Where in WI do you live? Search Wisconsin Bariatrics Dr Thomas Chua.