I was just wondering how long everyone waited before their first fill. It seems like for most people it is 6 weeks. I was wondering if anyone had theirs after 4 weeks. I am getting on on 2/23 and had my surgery 1/23. Does that seem like to soon?

Even though 6 weeks seems to be the average, everyone's different.

I was banded on 12/16 and still have not had a fill. At 6 weeks my Dr. felt my weight loss was ahead of the curve (40 lbs. since 12/1) and giving me a fill at that time was unnecessary. To be honest, I was still feeling pretty full when I ate, so I agreed with him.

In the past week, however, I've started feeling hungry even after I've eaten, so I guess it's probably time for me now. I do have another "fill" appointment in 4 weeks, but I'm not sure I can make it that long. I've been keeping my portions small, but I definitely don't want to start eating more to feel full! If I feel it's going to get away from me, I'll be calling him sooner than the appt.

All I can say (for both of us) is to hang in there and trust your Dr. If you feel you're ready for a fill, let him know.

Good luck!

I had my first fill at 4 weeks too.

i had my first fill today, its 4 weeks

I found that most of the people who were banded at the same time I was generally had their first fill after 4 weeks.

My first fill occured during surgery on 11/11/08, when my doctor placed 3cc into my band and then closed me up.

Then on December 10, I had my second fill.

Thanks for the replys. I feel much better now. I was starting to worry that my doctors office had scheduled me to early for the fill.

I was banded 1/14 and my first fill is today--not quite four weeks.