I have been reading a number of post and I can't remember anyone saying that they had a fill as early as 3 weeks after sugery ... makes me wonder about my doctor. What's the earliest fill you have had? Do you think that 3 weeks is too soon? For some it seems they waited more than a month for their first fill.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks.

Your observation is correct on what people here have to say. I think many doctors go by their own experience. Mine is one of the most conservative and waited 8 weeks. Others get some in the operating room. I think my doctor felt that having the swelling and port stitching fully healed lessens the chances of the band slipping or other complications. (This is from the memory of a man who admittedly has none :thumbup: )

Every Doctor is different, but my DR waited until 6 weeks before he would fill and then he only put in 1 cc.

I took his advice though and went back for two more fills until I had restriction. He said that if I didn't notice a change to come back earlier than 6 weeks for additional fills. It appears that the filling of each lapband is different and basically a guessing game.

My doctor did a soft fill during surgery. I did not know this until I was experiencing a very rough recovery, and was advised to come in for my post op appt a week after my surgery. At that time, the doctor removed 2.5 cc's, stating that the removal of fluid would make my recovery easier. He was right. I began to feel much better later that night. Now that I am 3 weeks post op, I am very much looking forward to getting my first fill.

I am really glad this forum exists! It is so good to have people that have similar experiences as well as different experiences. Helps me to know the right questions to ask my doctor.

Thanks everyone.