Hi , I'm new to the board,and wondering if anyone has Dr. Dyer from Nashville as their surgeon. I have many questions as I am waiting to get banded. I've read a lot about pre op diets and it sounds like different Dr's do different things. What is the average time to wait to get a fill after surgery?

Thanks LauraG.

Hi Laura, and welcome to LBT! I don't have the doctor you were asking about, sorry. As far as your first fill, it depends on you and how you are feeling. Most doctors require you wait at least 4 weeks. I think the average is about 4-6 weeks. Just remember that even after you get your first fill, you may not be at proper restriction yet. It sometimes takes 2-3 fills before you get there.

Welcome. you will enjoy it here, and there is a lot of knoweldge here.

I have to wait 5 weeks until my first fill.

I had to wait 6-8 weeks after surgery. They want to be sure you have healed completely, and allowed the original swelling to go down before inflicting the pressure of the fill.

I had my first fill at 7 weeks, then another 1 month later---and that got me to a good point of restriction.

Welcome to LBT---we are glad to have you here!

Kat

Hey Laura!

Glad you found this site! I find this forum to be priceless.

One of my things that I wonder about (since we both go to the same chiroprator) is how long I will have to wait for a REAL adjustment. Diaz does mine on the drop table with me laying on my belly and I just don't see that happening with my port site any time soon:confused:

Tracy

Welcome to LBT!

My doctor makes you wait 6 weeks after being banded. He then makes you wait 2 weeks in between. Good luck.