I got my first fill. It was fairly uneventful except I have a big red blotch where the needle was stuck on my skin. Is that normal?:rofl: Am I supposed to be on liquids for a few days???:rofl: I had the bottle of water they gave me and some apple juice and I feel full. I hope it works.:rofl: They put in 2.2 cc's. I don't know if that is a little or a lot. He did mention my stomach is smaller than the average so he said I may need another fill in a few weeks.:rolleyes

Please, experienced bandsters, let me know what you guys think. Any advice would be appreciated.:rofl:

My doc tells us to be on liquids the rest of the fill day and the following day and them move to mushies for a couple of days and then back to regular food.

I think liquids for some length of time after fills is pretty standard...didn't they give you any instructions? I'd call and ask them.

Emily

My fill doctor has me do 2-3 days of the full liquid stage (i.e. anything you can suck through a straw) and then graduate myself as tolerated to mushies and solids.

As for the amount of fill, it varies for every body. Some people never need a fill, others will need to be filled all the way. There is really no common ground when it comes to the amount of fill. Good Luck! :rofl:

My doctor says 48 hours on liquids after a fill. My first fill was 2cc but now after my 3rd I'm at 4.5 and finally feeling restriction.

My Dr says the next 24 hours liquids :rofl:

Nana~

My dr seems the most strict of those writing so far....2 days of Clear Liquids and 2 days of full liquids then slow advancement.....

Needles are traumatic...and they may have used some numbing spray (mine does) and this could cause some redness....if it doesn't go away then call your doc tomorrow...you can even try a little ice on their.

2.2cc's seems ok to me....my dr did 2.3 cc in my band first fill.....

God bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :rofl:

Congrats on your first fill Laura! Let me know how it goes. I've had a few good days of eating, so I scheduled a fill for the 3rd week of August.

Congrats on your first fill.

At the clinic I use, we are told to "take it easy" for the rest of the day. I specially asked about the liquids for the rest of they day, and was told that wasn't neccessary.

But it is important ot take it easy after your fills because you might now be ready for how tight you actaully are.

Good luck!

Nice of your doctor to tell you what to do. :phanvan

I have my first fill scheduled for Aug. 15th. I was told two days liquid, two days mush and then take it slooooow. Congrats and good luck to ya!! :clap2: