Why have I been told to have my first fill at 5 weeks when I know people who have had it at 3?

[danni#L 9]

Hi all! After my operation my dr surgeon came to review me before discharging me from the hospital. He told me to come back and see him in 5 weeks and that he would be away sometime that week so make it 6 weeks.

At the time I didn't even think about it, but now I'm wondering why would he wait so long to give me my first fill? My GF had the same op with same dr and he filled her at 3 weeks?

I would like more restriction so do you think I would be able to move my first fill appointment forward? What would be the purpose of having my first fill later as apposed to sooner? If anyone has any knowledge about fills and frequency of them it would be hugely appreciated if they could clarify this

Thanks

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Danni, congratulations on your surgery and starting this new chapter in your life. My first fill was at four weeks, then I had another at five, another at six. Some people don't need fills at all. It really varies by individual and also by surgeon. If you feel like you will need a fill maybe you should call up and have that conversation with the scheduler, i.e. could they please try to get you in prior to the time the surgeon is going away so you can start the fill process sooner than the six-week mark. Good luck with all!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I had my first fill at six weeks during which I was on full liquids. Next fill was about two months later. Then monthly.

[CherieRyde 227]

My first fill was at 6 weeks. I was supposed to have another fill last week, but he wanted to wait until I recover from my upcoming gallbladder surgery.

Don't stress. Instead, be grateful for the extra healing time and roll with it.