So today I had my first fill - asked the doc the size of my band - he said 7-8 but that the maxium is really different and varies by person (not sure I understand this) In any event when it was all said and done they gave me 2.6 cc's -- and this is how he did it:

he started inserting the saline and had me drink Water while he was increasing it THEN when I felt it sorta "back up" then he let it out just a little (removed some) - and wanted me to make sure that water went down easily - he said that water after a fill should not be "sluggish" but rather move thru-- so I have been thinking about it and am wondering- why do some docs only put it .5 cc's at a time (I'm so glad my doc didn't do this as it woudln't have done ANYTHING for me as I was having NO restriction).... so now I am on liquid for two days and will see what happens after that ---

Has anyone else had this technique used? --

I guess I can't help but wonder if these docs you are doing it at set amounts (like .5 cc's a time) are only trying to get "come back" business.... hahahahahaha --

Thoughts?

It's similar to the fluoro technique, where they may watch the Fluid pass through vs. asking you to gauge it. I'd be concerned over a new patient's ability to accurately gauge.

My surgeon uses increments for fills. He is on the aggressive side, but it going off his experience of what most people tolerate.

Honestly, I'd be more concerned if as a first-time fillee he had me evaluate what the right passage/sensation for Water was, than if he'd just given me a set .5 cc fill.

Why .5cc for a first fill?

MONEY!

yes, comeback business.

I guess I can't help but wonder if these docs you are doing it at set amounts (like .5 cc's a time) are only trying to get "come back" business.... hahahahahaha --

Thoughts?

I don't know about the come back business thing. It's possible I guess, but my surgeon does .5 cc fills after the initial fill too. His office does 1 year of follow-up and unlimited fills that are included in the surgery cost. It's a good thing too 'cause I paid out of pocket :drool:

Anyway, I think .5 cc fills are normal.