Banded On 3/19/12 & Still Haven't Had My 1St Fill !!

[haute904 1]

My doctor has my 1st fill appt. on May 23rd. That's about 8 1/2 wks after surgery???? I dunno why he scheduled me so far out but I'm starting to gain weight versus losing. I was 288 day of surgery but 2 weeks after I was 268 now I keep going between 272-278 ??? I'm so fustrated. Anyone going thru this?

[RoniB 13]

I think every doctor must be different, I will have my 1st fill at 3 weeks. Had post op today at 1 week and my fill is in 2 weeks, all was set prior to surgery.

Also, as of next Monday (2 weeks out) I can eat anything, and no one mentioned no liquids before or after eating. I ask about calories, and was told there is no limit to calories, I just MUST get my Protein and drink drink drink.

Hang in there...............

[gwinnyb 1]

I think each doc works out a plan that they feel is appropriate. the band is less likely to slip with nausea if it has had time to heal in place prior to the first fill. also think of this as a time to adapt to changes in your eating habits; small bites, chewing well, not drinking with meals, and the types of food that will work with your personal situation. I have not had my first fill yet either and I am actually glad to have the extra time to heal and adapt, though my doc has me on clear to full iquids for the first month.

[SageTracey 608]

It is normal to gain some weight between surgery and your first fill. My first fill was two months post surgery so all dr are different. Hang in there.

[DaBlockzPRbabii 30]

Each dr is different i had my first fill at 6 weeks and i see my dr every 6 weeks for a check up/ fill if i need it. Right now ur stomach us getting use to having the band around it still a bit of swelling and your still just getting use to your new eating habits and such. Hang in there, follow your drs instruction and diet when you get your fill you will see the pounds come off!! Good luck to you and just hang in there.