What Is The Normal Time Period Between Fills? Some Say They Go Back The Next Week, Others Say They Dont Feel Restricted Until A Week After A Fill. My Insurance Has Time Limits On Fills. So Many Within So Many Days, That Is Why Im Asking.......

my dr says every 30 days for the first year, then every quarter the next year, then yearly after that

Inamed recommends 4 weeks in between fill adjustments.

Of course, every doc is different and will alter the recommendation to suit his/her need, or yours.

Mine followed the recommendations exactly and it only took 2 fills. If your insurance limits the amount of fills, ensure you don't get less than the recommended fill.

I'd go early in the morning so that if you need to go back for a slight unfill you can do it that day, or the next. Getting overfilled isn't an emergency as anyone can skip a meal or two...might not be fun...but you won't die or anything.

But being over restricted can cause complications.

All mine have been spaced at least a month apart, by my own choosing as each worked for a little while.

Curious what the limits are that your insurance has set. Once every 30 days? Hopefully not less than that!

Getting overfilled isn't an emergency as anyone can skip a meal or two...might not be fun...but you won't die or anything.

But being over restricted can cause complications.

Isn't being overfilled & over restricted the same thing? I consider them the same & I prefer to be less restricted.

I was able to go every 2 wks to be filled since surgery - but averaged every 3/4wks. My last fill was the end of March & don't see a need to have one anytime soon. I have an appt on May 21st; but I'll more than likely just use it as a "checkup".

wow, thanks for all the good info. My ins says 2 fills within the first 90 days after surgery and then 2 fills the following calendar year after surgery. My problem/question is, my doc will NOT fill before the 6 weeks. so if he doesnt' think I'll need another one within the allotted time, I'm only going to be covered for 3 fills. Period.

I go every 6 weeks. All docs are diff.

wow, thanks for all the good info. My ins says 2 fills within the first 90 days after surgery and then 2 fills the following calendar year after surgery. My problem/question is, my doc will NOT fill before the 6 weeks. so if he doesnt' think I'll need another one within the allotted time, I'm only going to be covered for 3 fills. Period.

I had my first fill at 5 weeks of 2cc in a 10 cc band then went back two weeks later as I didn't feel restriction, that was last Friday. I was "ok" for a few days but then could eat anything so I was told if it didn't work come back in a few weeks. I have another appt next Friday. I supposedly have 3.5cc in my 10 cc band but really don't feel much. It does depend on the doctor and some doctors let you choose the time until you feel restricted after the first 5-6 weeks of healing is completed. They judge by your hunger and by your weight loss. I'm not dropping tons of weight.....so they filled me again. good luck

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My doctor makes me wait 2 weeks in between fills.

i had a fill last week, very small, .2 and i feel nothing. i called the nurse who takes care of appts and she made me another for this week because it was such a small fill. so every dr is different and she seemed to judge by the amount that was added. GL

Edited May 12, 200818 yr by loveangelpet
correcting a word

Well I my doc lets you fill up every 3 weeks. And that I am pretty happy about but I kinda wish it was more like 2 weeks then I would be able to get to my "sweet spot" even faster than what I am!

My doctor is also pretty aggressive. After the first 5 weeks of healing I am going back every two weeks for fills if I need it. My third is this Friday. I still don't feel that restricted.

sharon:)