Vacation/1st fill question

musicalmomma · June 8, 2007

Perhaps I'm jumping the gun a little here, but I want to get an idea...

My 6 week check up will be the day before we leave for vacation to Myrtle Beach. It's a two day drive each way. My question is this. I'm pretty sure I'll need a fill because I am already VERY hungry. Should I chance the fill right before vacation? Or wait until I get back, so I'm close to the doc incase I am over filled? Watcha'll think?

JulieNYC · June 8, 2007

It's unlikely that you'll be overfilled on your first fill. I'd go ahead with it if I were in your shoes. Your goal is to get to the proper restriction level as quickly as possible so you'll get as much assistance from your band as possible, whether you're at home, at work, on vacation, etc. Since fill #3 is often the "magic" fill, I'd definitely go on and get it, even if I was going to be out of range from the doctor for a few days. If it were fill #2 it would be a harder call, though I'd probably go ahead with that one too!

Have fun on vacation.

LLSibley · June 8, 2007

That sort of answered my question about fill #3 for me. Igot #2 on May 29 and was told I could get #3 the end of June. I am spending July on the road and was wondering about getting one before I left. I think I'll wait until I get back.

musicalmomma · June 8, 2007

It's unlikely that you'll be overfilled on your first fill. I'd go ahead with it if I were in your shoes. Your goal is to get to the proper restriction level as quickly as possible so you'll get as much assistance from your band as possible, whether you're at home, at work, on vacation, etc. Since fill #3 is often the "magic" fill, I'd definitely go on and get it, even if I was going to be out of range from the doctor for a few days. If it were fill #2 it would be a harder call, though I'd probably go ahead with that one too!
Have fun on vacation.

That's what I was thinking/hoping...I was hoping for a little restriction for vacation. I decided to ask the doc about it and he said he didn't want to give me a fill til I got back. I asked why and he said he didn't want to give me a fill and chance needing an unfill and me being 1000 miles away. Guess I'll have to use will power on the vacation...but hey, it's at the beach...I'll get lot's of exercise swimming and walking!

Thanks for replying

SJB · June 9, 2007

Ditto to what everyone else said. I had my first fill on 5/23 and it is pretty mild. I can tell a difference in the amount of restriction and I am not hungry, but it is not too tight. Enjoy your vacation!

gadgetlady · June 9, 2007

I agree with your doc. There are some people that feel restriction after their first fill. The last thing you want is problems on your vacation. I know you want to get going on the weight loss, but a little extra time won't make that big of a difference in the grand scheme. I had the same dilemma several times -- whether or not to get a fill before a vacation. I always opted not to because I didn't want to have to deal with potential complications while out of town.

chiefsfankatie · June 9, 2007

Hey Musical Momma,

I just got back from an 8 day vacation to Orlando FL with my family. I live in KC MO. I have only had one fill, feel NO restriction and I ate horribly on vacation. It was like I had never had the surgery. I am completely upset with myself. I go for my second fill on Wed. and I know I will have gained weight. I recommend getting the fill. If not, then please keep your goal at the forefront of your mind. All I wanted to do was get away and have some relaxation and time with my family. ( I am a Police Dispatcher) I wish now that I would have kept my weight loss efforts at the top of my priority list. I would not feel like crap right now, guilt and disgust at myself. I am over 300 lbs and have a lot to lose. I just can't stress enough how horrible I feel about the vacation just because of this. Best of luck to you. I know you will do the right thing and have fun too.