Got my first fill, .5 cc today after almost 2 years having the band. I wasnt really educated on the fills. The new doctor I went to today wasnt really interested in talking after he put my fill in. I know Im supposed to have two days liquids and 2 days soft before returning back to normal, but can I take my pills or do I have to dilute them in water.

You should be fine to take pills.

Got my first fill, .5 cc today after almost 2 years having the band. I wasnt really educated on the fills. The new doctor I went to today wasnt really interested in talking after he put my fill in. I know Im supposed to have two days liquids and 2 days soft before returning back to normal, but can I take my pills or do I have to dilute them in water.

Hi, I've had loads of fills over the years and have never needed to return to a liquid diet or even knew that you were supposed to. If you were able to swallow you pills before I'm sure you will be fine. 0.5 cc is only a small fill.

Thank you so much for the info.

When I get a fill, I bring and take two Arthritis Tylenol caplets during the fill. If I can swallow them, I'm good to go. I won't leave the office if I can't.

Another question is, how often do you get fills and when do you know you need one

Another question is, how often do you get fills and when do you know you need one

Your doctor should have discussed this with you. You should also be going in for regular checkups. But to answer your question if you are eating correctly (Proteins first then veggies chewing well and taking your time to eat) you should only be able to eat a cup or so of food at a meal. If you can eat more than that without feeling restriction you should get a fill. Can you chug a glass of Water? If so you need a fill.

Ive always been able to chug a glass of water. Ive seen 2 doctors and neither one have discussed the fills with me. I switched doctors and the new one put my fill in and was gone out of the room in under 10 seconds. I really dont like the new doctor at all.

I've had five fills, have 7.6 cc in my 14 cc band, and I'm in the green zone.

I have always been able to chug a bottle of Water. Eating Protein first, yes, about a cup of food comfortably should be it. Don't eat between meals, and if you're in the green zone, you will stay satisfied for 4-5 hours between meals. If you're not snacking and you're getting hungry earlier than 4 hours, you may need a fill. If you're snacking, it doesn't apply because you're keeping your appetite revved up all day.

Amazed at the lack of interest those docs showed. I got a fill about every 4-6 weeks for 1 year. I used water as a good judge as well.