How much did you get on your first fill and how soon after did you get another fill. What did you do for sugar cravings between surgery and first fill

Hi!

I just got my 1st fill at 6 weeks out and only got .2 ccs in my band as I was still swollen inside around my stoma. I had restriction for 3 weeks and now just in time for my 2nd fill for I have no restriction.

As far as your question with sugar cravings you can have high Protein pudding or sugar free ices

Best of luck!!

Today was bad. I don't know if my cycle is coming or what. I gave in and had sherbet hoping that would help but it made it worse. I eventually suckefd on a Reeses peanut butter cup and then to make things worse I had 3 oreos soaked in milk. Now I'm sitting in bed mad and feeling terrible that I gave in

Sorry to hear you had a bad day:( we all have our ups and downs...

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day

All the best

Lapper, stop kicking yourself. Each day has its challenges. You've come amazingly far already, and it's a process. We're human. Thank God. We're gonna do this!

Thanks you guys. I guess I need to find more stuff to occupy my time on the weekend. I will get a fill in 2 weeks. I'm going to ask the md if he can give me a 3 cc fill. I will be able to increase my exercise when I get my fill so hopefully that will help to.

I'm going on 7 weeks post op and I'm getting my first fill this week! The nutritionist told me that in general, most doctors go with 1cc for a first fill. That's just an average though. Some people get more or less, depending on their circumstances or their doctor. She said that 1cc is about all they do to start with because they don't want to fill it too fast and irritate your stomach again so soon after surgery. I was also told that fills are only given every 4-6 weeks, but that also depends on the doctor and such. It's supposed to be a gradual process so your stomach has time to adjust. That's why it takes so long for people to get in the "green zone" with their restriction.

As far as sugar cravings go, I just eat things in moderation and don't let them become a habit. So I eat chocolate every now and then or have a mini muffin. I know that method isn't for everyone though. Another thing you can do is find healthier alternatives, like greek frozen yogurt instead of ice cream, or sugar free Chocolate pudding.

Best of luck to you!

I got my first fill 1 month out. He put 3cc's in and it was a little tight so he took some out. I left with 2.6cc's. I went back 2 weeks later and he pulled out 2cc's and added 2.2cc's. So I left with 4.2cc's. Next fill is set up 4 weeks from now. Not sure if I will need it because I think I am in the green zone now.

Today is a new day. Up ready for work. Drinking my muscle milk.. today will be better than yesterday.

Everyone has different experiences, but for me, having a properly adjusted band is the most important thing. You're not there yet....so as others have suggested, do your best to limit your calorie intake and do what YOU can as far as exercising/walking/moving....everything helps. You can get through this "bandster hell" as its called for a reason...one day at a time. Best wishes!

lapper32014, I think some of us have had bad days...but as long as you don't make a habit of eating too much sugar you will be fine...get back on the bandster wagon and continue on. I do like sugar free popsicles and pudding...try to get sweets like them when I feel the urge to have something sweet. hang in there and don't beat yourself up too much. Have a great day!!!