When to see the doctor today I got my first fill I am so excited at first she couldn't find the port but after a few tries she found it. My band was empty so she put 3cc hope all goes well. Wanted to know if everyones band is empty when they got their surgery.

My doctor told me that he would not put any fluid in my band during surgery. He wants the swelling to go down and for me to heal before my first fill.

Same here. Nothing in because he said too much fat around stomach. I just got a small fill about 2CC's a few weeks back He did it early because he was going out of town. I get my second with more restriction right after Turkey Day. I can basically eat anything now but I find that I want to still stick with simple mushy stuff with some regular food. Funny I almost became a vegitarian without noticing. I eat Cream Of Wheat, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, Tuna, Chicken, Potatoes, turkey meatballs, herring, Smoke Salmon, Whitefish Salad and I am actually eating a lean cuisine Chicken Parm right now. Just chew tons when eating solid stuff. I use myfitnesspal to keep track of just about everything I eat. It works great. I was told not to worrry about calories but I dont have tons of restriction to if not careful I could gain. Please keep me updated and I am so happy for you.

I was also wondering why is the reason u have to be on liquids after fills?

It's common not to put fluid in the band during surgery, but sometimes they do. I have 2 cc's in mine from surgery, and haven't gotten a fill yet. As for why you need to be on liquids after fills, it's because it irritates your stomach and pouch and they want you to treat it almost like you were healing after the surgery, and then when the swelling goes down after a day or so, you'll be fine. It gives your body a chance to get used to the fill.

I had my first fill today 3.5 mL. I have a Realize Band which holds 11mL. I thought mine was empty but my doctor said I had 1 mL in it from surgery. I had gained two pounds since my appointment last month and my doctor could tell I was struggling emotionally by not being able to start back in to lazy eating habits. So 48 hours of liquids (liquid protein) only. I'm looking forward to the next month to see if the fill works. My goal is to go back to my next doctor's appointment on Dec. 7th with 4-6 more pounds off this body.

When was your surgery date? Mine was July 22, 2011.

When to see the doctor today I got my first fill I am so excited at first she couldn't find the port but after a few tries she found it. My band was empty so she put 3cc hope all goes well. Wanted to know if everyones band is empty when they got their surgery.

I was banded one month ago today, no fluid in band. I go Friday for my first fill. I've been losing consistently by being very careful what I eat, and how much. Even though I have non fill yet, I get uncomfortable if I eat too much.

I was banded on October 4th and today was my first fill I don't feel the difference yet tho

I was also banded October 5th and I got my first fill today. I was scared to death but it was nothing. I had nothing during the surgery. I lost 14 pounds in one month. The doctor tried to put in 5cc but it was tight so he left only 4cc inside. I will be getting another fill on December14th. Hope this fill helps I had lost 16 pounds but 2 pounds came right back. So now its 14 pounds. I got my appetite back this last week.

Surgery Day I was 206

now I am 192

My goal weight is 140-150...

I got my first fill yesterday and was given 1.5 cc. However I have 2cc in total, was very surprised tolearn that I already had .5cc since surgery. Which got me to wondering how common is it to be given a small fill during surgery. Either way I'm happy because they didn't want to give me a fill since I have been loosing consistantly. I hope this fill will help increase my weight loss.

I had my first fill today! I'm so excited. I've been in banster hell since week 3 or so. Lost 23 in that time then gained 5 back. Hoping this will help this week.

I was so surprised that he gave me 5cc! I was expecting a much smaller fill. I'm a little afraid of all the pb-ing and getting stuck stuff. Guess I will take it reallllllly slow!

I had my first fill on Tuesday this week! Came out of surgery with 2cc and received an additional 1cc during my first fill. I can really tell the difference. Staying full longer and no need/urge to snack.

Good to hear! My first fill is this afternoon!

I just had my first fill yesterday. I had .5 cc and he put in 2.5 cc. I am so hungry! I can feel the difference tho!