Shortest Time Between Fills?

[ohjuly7878 20]

How long does your doctor make you wait between fills? Is there a minimum interval of time that must pass before getting another fill?

I just had a fill 2 weeks ago and feel that I need another one. I've had the band since August of 2008 and so I'm pretty familiar with what "good" restriction feels like. I had to have a complete unfill about 7 weeks ago due to too much reflux (it was the right move, definitely, at the time) and now I want to re-fill very slowly. I feel it's better to be a little under-filled rather than a little over-filled (I'm sure you all agree). Of course, the problem is that I'm eating too much now and gaining weight. (Even if I eat the "right" foods, I don't feel truly full). Any advice would be welcome; thanks!

[need2lose2 10]

I thought that the fills had to be every 6 weeks because the PA always said "see you in 6 weeks". But then, when i had an appt with the nut, she asked why i waited so long between fills if i knew i needed more fluid! So, when i felt i needed more, i called for an appt. Obviously it couldn't be in the same week because i need to be on liquids for 2 days then graduate to soft foods and then to regular food. They would want you to give it at minimum 2 weeks to see if you get good restriction.

I definately hear you when it comes to feeling full. I eat all of the foods that my nut allowed and i never feel full. It is why i went in today for another fill after being there 2 weeks ago. I now have 9.5cc and am hoping that this will be the time when i feel full after a small meal and will finally start losing weight!

[waterchick 35]

I've been in 6weeks after surgery for the first fill and every 4 weeks after that.

[elcee 3,343]

Phone your Dr, there should be no reason (other than unavailability of appointments)that you can't go back in straight away.

[Cnewme2012 11]

I had my first fill 4 weeks after surgery, I am not scheduled for another fill until 3 months later. I have no restriction, it appears that I can eat what ever I want with no problem. I limit the amount of food by will power but I'm sure I could eat much more if I allowed myself to. I am going to call the doctor and advise them of this. My fill was on May 21, 2012 and I'm scheduled to return until August 21, 2012.

[Cocoabean 430]

The minimum I've generally seen is two weeks, but give them a call. Being an experienced bandster might make a difference.

[LessToLove902 41]

I just had my first fill and I'm going back in 2 weeks.

[mrspopeye 69]

My doc will do fills 1month apart.

[ohjuly7878 20]

Thanks everyone! Your answers were a big help.

[hopeo71 22]

I just had my first fill 6 weeks after surgery. Second fill in 6 weeks, then after that I can do every 2 weeks if I need it. My doc does it this way to allow the stomach to heal and build up scar tissue to prevent any problems. They are aggressive with fills and go by how you are feeling. For a first fill I recieced 5.4cc in a 10cc band

[honk 780]

My doctor says fills can take 2 weeks to take effect so 3 weeks between fills.

[Jim1967 3,569]

I got my first fill of 5cc two weeks ago and got another 1cc this morning. Hoping to find the green zone soon. Jeez I am already past the half way mark of what this band can hold.

[Christine Shays-Anderson 0]

I go every two weeks... hoping that I am nearing the green zone finally.

[Cindy C 150]

I don't see why your doctor wouldn't give you a fill anytime you wanted one. You've had your band almost 4 years. You probably know what you need better than he does!

[Lauracat 14]

my dr will not do my second fill till septmeber that 3 mouths away he only did one cc and i got no resrction what so ever