How many others got a fill during surgery? I did not find out I had a fill during surgery until my 2 week post-op appt.

Now I understand why I already have so much restriction & have not been hungry.

Although extreme fatigue did set in so I have been ok'd to start eating anything I can blend & then in a week start soft foods (YIPPIE).

It boggles my mind how different each doctor is with fills, food stages, etc...

i got filled during surgery...they say that i may start to feel hungry soon once the swelling goes down around my stomach...but oh yeah i could tell i had a fill or i'd be starving on all liquids by now...the fill....a great help!

I had .5cc in 4cc band put in at surgery.

As I understand it, the fill during the surgery is not actually intended to start your restriction. It is supposed to be used to check for leaks, and to get your port line full so that they won't have to pump so much into you on your first actual fill. If you are feeling some restriction it is likely to be due more to swelling than any saline put in during installation.

My doctor was offering to remove some of the fill he gave me in surgery to relieve the acid reflux I have been having. I opted for NO WAY (Aciphex is doing wonders for me now). He said I may not need a fill (I made an appt just in case I do need one).

Maybe he puts more in then the usual? Maybe I will be one of those people who don’t need a lot of fill?

I don't know, but I do know I definitely get full fast and am rarely hungry.

As I understand it, the fill during the surgery is not actually intended to start your restriction. It is supposed to be used to check for leaks, and to get your port line full so that they won't have to pump so much into you on your first actual fill. If you are feeling some restriction it is likely to be due more to swelling than any saline put in during installation.

How many others got a fill during surgery? I did not find out I had a fill during surgery until my 2 week post-op appt.

Now I understand why I already have so much restriction & have not been hungry.

Although extreme fatigue did set in so I have been ok'd to start eating anything I can blend & then in a week start soft foods (YIPPIE).:teeth_smile:

It boggles my mind how different each doctor is with fills, food stages, etc...

It really boggles my mind about how different each Dr is,too. I would of asked to be filled at time of surgery if I knew then what I know now. I asked, and I only had enough to make sure there was no leaks. I am starving and able to eat anything! I cn't wait to be filled and I pray it doesn't take five of them before I have restriction!

It really boggles my mind about how different each Dr is,too. I would of asked to be filled at time of surgery if I knew then what I know now. I asked, and I only had enough to make sure there was no leaks. I am starving and able to eat anything! I cn't wait to be filled and I pray it doesn't take five of them before I have restriction!

AMEN!!!!

QUOTE: LanakilaAs I understand it, the fill during the surgery is not actually intended to start your restriction. It is supposed to be used to check for leaks, and to get your port line full so that they won't have to pump so much into you on your first actual fill. If you are feeling some restriction it is likely to be due more to swelling than any saline put in during installation.

hmm, well then maybe its some sort of good combination, my little test fill,and maybe that i'm drinking 3 protien shakes (well trying) daily

My surgeon put 4cc in my band during surgery and none of it was removed. My swelling must be completely gone as I can drink a large amount of water without any problems however, regarding food...I fill up easily.

I was given 5cc in a 10cc band. I felt tight the first few day but now on my 6th. day I am drinking better and having some cream soup. I seem to be a little hungier but I am trying to drink more fuids in between my meals. My Dr. wants to give me another 2cc in 3 more weeks at my first fill at his office. I hope I have restriction at that time.