Hello all you banders,

I received my 1st fill today. I was banded exactly 4 weeks ago! I had 0 restriction post surgery. The NP gave me 5cc in an 11cc band today. Is this large amount normal? She also told me if that didnt work that I could come back for a little more restriction as early as next friday(a week from today). From what i have been reading, this seems like alot to start! Also I keep reading you have to wait a few weeks between fills dont you?I know every practice is different, but does this seem normal?

Crystal

Hello all you banders,

I received my 1st fill today. I was banded exactly 4 weeks ago! I had 0 restriction post surgery. The NP gave me 5cc in an 11cc band today. Is this large amount normal? She also told me if that didnt work that I could come back for a little more restriction as early as next friday(a week from today). From what i have been reading, this seems like alot to start! Also I keep reading you have to wait a few weeks between fills dont you?I know every practice is different, but does this seem normal?

Crystal

My first fill was 4 weeks, 4 cc. 2nd fill was 4 weeks after that.

5cc first fill, 2nd fill one week later? Hang on, you may be in for a wild ride!

I would not have minded if my Dr was that aggressive, however back then I did not know what to expect.

A wild ride is what I am afraid of...LOL...thanks for the response

I also had 4cc's at my first fill. My other 5 fills have been 1 month apart. I actually think you will do fine with 5 and another 1 or 2 weeks later. You will get to restriction much faster than most! I trust my doctor and comply with his requests. He hasnt led me astray yet! Good luck!

I was at 5.3cc by my 2nd fill. It did bring me to my green zone/sweet spot early in the process. I didn't need another fill for 10 months after that and now I just go in about every 10 months or so for a very tiny tweek fill to maintain. At 2 1/2 yrs post-op I'm at 5.7cc. I am so glad I didn't have to go in as many times as other bandsters do for teeny tiny fills to reach restriction. I really do beileve it has been the key to my success.

Just follow the rules after a fill ..... liquids, then muchies .......

Thank you all...I am still so new at this and I worry about everything ...Happy Saturday!