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First Fill, surgery was 1 year ago!

Cwalden

By Cwalden, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Cwalden    2

Cwalden
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Hello Hello! I had my very first fill today. I had surgery a year ago this summer and never felt like I needed a fill. My doctor wanted me to come in 3 weeks after surgery but I didn't feel like it was necessary. It's been a year and today they put 3cc in my band, which had nothing before. Is this typical? Not needing a fill for so long and then suddenly needing one? I've lost 60lbs without one, IDK... just looking for some advice on how to deal with the new fill! :) Thanks!

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Kitt3000    757

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What do you mean by looking for advice on how to deal with a fill?

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It is unusual to go a year without a fill but there are a few here who have done so but I believe most have plication with their band.

Why did you get a fill? Did you stop losing weight or were you hungry often?

Need more info? Are you experiencing anything new from your fill?

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Wendydarling19    310

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Yeah I don't know what you mean by looking for advice on how to deal with a fill. 3cc isn't all that much so it won't be a huge difference. Just eat slowly and chew your food well and you should be fine.

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I am a year out too and have only 1/2 cc in my band with no fills. I was filled in surgery with to much and twice had to have all but the 1/2 cc removed, a year ago at surgery my Dr. put initially 4 cc in band but did not tolerate. I go today for ck up. I have lost 69 pounds and at goal weight but sometimes not everyday I find myself hungry in between meals. I am scared to death of a fill because of experience after surgery in May 2013. I eat very clean very little carbs if any and lots of fish & chicken. I like reading posts about others experiences with their fills.

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Cwalden    2

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What do you mean by looking for advice on how to deal with a fill?

I guess because I haven't dealt with a fill at all. For instance I've never had any discomfort or anything stuck and a few minutes ago I was eating and I was having extreme discomfort. I've been fine this last year and then BAM I felt like I was able to eat more and I wasn't feeling full so I felt that I needed one.

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ErinMarie    186

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As you lose weight you will lose fat around your stomach and your band...That could be the change :)

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