I was told that I have to wait until my first office visit at 5weeks before I can get a fill, is that normal?

That depends. For the most part the most common recommendation is to get a fill when you've stopped feeling restriction, and reached a plateau in your weight loss that lasts for at least 4 weeks. If you're still losing weight at 5 weeks out, then you wouldn't need one. I have had plateau's where my loss has stalled for 3 or so weeks, then I start losing again. I have not had any additional fill in 7 months.

pam i was told that there is no fill at the time of surgery.. i know that is my case and i thought that most people on here said the same.. just curious why you had a fill at surgery time??.. i am due to get my first fill at around 6 weeks..

Most doctors require you to wait 6 weeks post op before your first fill but I have heard of other docotrs that do it sooner then that.

I chose the french midband pre-surgery, and my surgeon said my stomach was small, and the band required a fill to make it fit properly. I was originally told that I would not have a fill until at least 4 weeks after surgery, but awoke to find they'd placed 6 cc's in my band. I really pleased with the results, and haven't needed any additional fill yet. Since I will be going back to Tijuana for fills, I am especially thankful for that initial fill considering how much the fuel prices have hiked plane tickets!

Melissa,

Yes, this is normal. I had to wait 4 weeks. Most surgeons allow a first fill anywhere between 4-6 weeks after the surgery.

oh, and dont forget to ask your surgeons office about post-fill eating instructions. Thats another thing that varies between surgeons.

yep, i had to wait 6 looooooong weeks!

I am about 2 weeks post-op and I have to wait til I am 10 weeks post-op for my first fill. I haven't had any complications that is just my doctor's protocol.

I was told that I have to wait until my first office visit at 5weeks before I can get a fill, is that normal?

For your very first fill, you should be at least 6 weeks post-op per Inamed. After any given fill, you should wait at least 2 weeks before getting another fill. Alot of people have reported that they don't feel their fill for 2 weeks after they get it.

jayme