Ive been approved for surgery and will have the band put in 10/2 due to work commitments. My surgeon said that he puts 4-5ccs in the day he does the surgery. Has anyone else been filled right away? What was your experience like?

My band was empty after surgery. People who have a fill at the time of surgery have to be very diligent with their diets. The last thing you want to do in the first days after being banded is throw up!!!

Mine was empty until my 6 wk check up. The dr said he wanted my body to adjust and time for swelling to go down before he filled me. When I was filled he only put in 3cc but it was too much n had to take out 2 cc so I've only got 1 in. It's good restriction right now. I go back on July 27 foe 2nd fill. My band was giving me restriction when it was empty. in saying that everyone is different n experience different things doctors usually decide by the person. but good luck n hope all goes well.

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Thank you for the replies. I'm worried about such a drastic change overnight. I'm certainly addicted to food and use it as comfort when I'm stressed. I need to use this time to find another way to cope with stress. I do know my doctor has done over 1500 bands and has only had two people with minor issues. I also got to meet some of his patients in person at the meeting I had to attend to start the process. I'm so ready for this!!!

I had a fill during surgery, but not that much. I believe it was only about 1.5 cc. I'm only at 5.5 cc now, so to me that seems like a lot. But I'm sure your doctor knows what he's doing!

I was just banded 6/26 and went to my post op appointment today I asked him if my band was empty and he said you have to put some in the band to make sure there is no air bubbles he said its usually 1-4cc

I had a fill during surgery. A pretty good one! They told me I had 3.6 CC's already. I asked if that was normal and she said my doctor usually does this. I had surgery 3/8 and haven't had a fill since surgery and have lost 60 pounds! Pretty happy with it and i ended up adjusting to an already restricted band so it helped me learn fast how to slow down. Hope this helps