How Long Between Fills?

[NurseDana 32]

I put off getting my first fill for a long time because I was doing well and didn't think I needed it. Well I finally broke down and got it. In the 2.5 weeks it took me to get in after I made the appt I fell off the wagon and gained a few pounds. I finally got it last Thursday, and I already know one will not be enough. How long do you guys wait bewteen fills??

[elcee 3,340]

Initially I was on a 3 - 4 week schedule. Now I see my Dr about twice a year. Quite a lot of the Dr's have a problem with being overbooked so sometimes it is better to make your next appointment when you go for your fill. If it turns out you don't need it then you can cancel.

[barbie2009 7]

in the begining it was every 4weeks. After 18 months it became twice a year. Now i have started back up again and want to lose more weight. i am also curious if you can go in sooner than the 2week space frame. i had 1.5 taken out and now i have no restrictions. its been only 6 days and i want more added in. i have an appt. tomorrow, hopefully he will add at least .25cc.. i will be happy with something better than nothing....

[SageTracey 608]

Seems to depend on each surgeon, but Elcee makes a great point about booking your next appointment as you leave this one. In fact, that is exactly what my surgeon requires.

[barbie2009 7]

i just spoke to the receptionist at my doctors office and explained to her that i just had an adjustment and had 3cc added to my band making it a total of 5cc. on (Jan. 27,2012) i was tooo tight. Then on (Jan. 30) had 1.5cc taken out which is 3 days later making it just 1 weeks ago. She said that my doctor explained to her that there is no set days or weeks, that if you have no restrictions and need andjustment it can be done., i have an appt. tomorrow at 11:45am...

[workinprogress0180 9]

i believe it really all depends on the practice because I was able to get fills 3 fridays in a row. They told me I could come back in 2 more weeks if need be. I still dont feel restriction by the way!..yikes

[barbie2009 7]

i believe it really all depends on the practice because I was able to get fills 3 fridays in a row. They told me I could come back in 2 more weeks if need be. I still dont feel restriction by the way!..yikes

Thank you!! thats is a big relief to know.... Now i feel more comfortable with this next fill.

[NurseDana 32]

Thanks for the feedback! Apparently my doc has a 2 week minimum between fills, so I'm getting filled on Thursday. Very thankful for this because I am struggling!

[1shauna1 129]

I don't think I have a set time frame, I usually call when I need one. However, I've learned that to get a specific day I should call as far in advance as I can....I had a fill on THursday and before that, my last fill was in November