First Fill No Go

tammygirl · June 18, 2008

Hi Everyone!

I am about 6 weeks out and went to the doc today for my first fill. I was all psyched up for it. He examined me and noted that since my weight loss was just over 20 lbs in the six week period, he would not fill me and just keep an eye on me. I have had quite a bit of belching and he suspects I may be too tight (reflux?). According to him, I only had 2 ccs put in my 10cc band at the time of surgery. In the meantime, he has scheduled me for an upper GI. and a quick return appointment. Has this happened to someone else? I am concerned because I am reading about others of you with 5 or more cc's in the band and not being too tight.

Tammygirl

Paula08 · June 18, 2008

If you have lost twenty pounds in 6 weeks that is fabulous. My doctor say two pounds a week is good, it is also healthy. I would just schedule another fill in a few weeks so that you have an appointment ready if you need it. Are you still lossing weight right now?

tammygirl · June 18, 2008

Thank you, Paula. Yes, my weight loss continues. I have another appointment with the doctor in a couple of weeks.

Tammygirl

Lillie52 · June 18, 2008

If there is one message that has come across loud and clear to me in my support groups it is "do not compare yourself to others." Everyone responds differently and you cannot compare your fill amounts to anyone else's fill amounts.

My first fill is scheduled for July 7th!!!

tammygirl · June 18, 2008

You are right, Shardenly. Thank you for reminding me. I think I'll take a chill pill.

Desdemona · June 18, 2008

Tammy--

I also belched a LOT after surg. I also had the 10cc APS band and I was concerned about it. They put 2cc in at the time of surg to "prime" the band. I was told that belching a lot after surg was common. It did finally stop. I got my first fill 8 weeks after banding. The bottom line is -- I think it's still too soon for you to worry about. Just give it more time.