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Hi, I am only 3 weeks post op tomorrow and feeling hungry! :wacko:

When do you typically get a first fill? How did you feel after that first fill? Did it help? How many cc's did you get?

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I go tomorrow for my first fill! Can't wait! :)

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It is normal for you to be hungry- your band is empty. The first fill sounds like a lot- I think I got 4cc- but the tubing connecting the port to the band needs to be filled. The first fill typically is 6 weeks post op. Everyone has a different experience with fills. For me it took until the third one to get any restriction. Certainly be prepared to not feel any difference after the first fill, but maybe you will be one of the lucky ones. Good luck!

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Mine was 4 weeks post op.

The size of the fill depends upon the size of your band as well. Some bands will max out at 4cc.

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Thanks for the answer! My band is completely empty right now. They had to remove the 3.5 cc they put in during surgery because I was too swollen.

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I go tomorrow for my first fill! Can't wait! :)

So you are about 1 week ahead of me. Let me know how it is!

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Try not to stress the fill. They put the Fluid in the same way they took it out. Hopefully they go slowly and don't overfill you too much on the first go around. Ask your Dr. how much Fluid they are putting in and what size band you have.

I don't believe the are using the 4cc bands anymore. Today they are either 10cc or 14cc.

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I had my first fill today. Band was fitted on 12th sept this year. I know currently have 4.8 in a 14ml band! Next fill is booked for 3 weeks time. I haven't experienced any issues today since the fill. ????

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Holy cc batman. They're making 14cc bands now? Now I'm really feeling old. But I love my little 4cc band.

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Hi, I am only 3 weeks post op tomorrow and feeling hungry! :wacko:

When do you typically get a first fill? How did you feel after that first fill? Did it help? How many cc's did you get?

Hi JennyBean,

4 weeks post op is about time for most who are hungry, and I am assuming you have the 10cc band like I do.

I started off with .4cc in my band, and I felt nothing with my first fill, but you may be different if you had to get some priming Fluid removed, so in that case you may want to start a littler lower and let your surgeon determine how much to give you.

Good luck

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