2nd fill now up to 7.5 ccs was at 7 ccs it that the average?

 Hi all, I had lapband surgery in march and today had 2nd fill from 7 cc to 7.5cc, it this how most everyone is?  Also  this being the day of fills, everyone goes on clear liquids, 2nd semi and so on?
Is it ok now after day 3 to have rice or chicken noodle soup?
thanks.

I had my surgery last year July 29th... and I'm at 5cc. I was wodering myself what is a normal fill at this amount of time being banded.

Everyone is different on how much fill they need for appetite dimming.  And different size bands need different amounts too. 

I have somewhere between 5.5 & 6.5 in my 10cc band, I've lost exact count of the amount.  There's 3 levels of fluid.. too much, not enough, and just right.  Hopefully the 7.5 will be just right for you for a while.

Your surgeon or the nurse should've given you instructions on how to eat after the fill.  Some docs do put their patients on clear then full, etc.  Mine does not.  YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR DOCTOR to get instructions on what is right for YOU.

Rice isn't a good idea for bandsters.. it can swell and get stuck.

 thanks

i have over 5...forgot to ask yesterday when i went....im supposed to be clear fluids for the rest of the day.....the 6 to 7 days of shakes for breakfast and lunch then a solid but soft dinner ....i usually end up cheating :( after 3 days .....

there really is no 'normal' fill amount -==== what is right for you is not right for me.

There are 3 levels to be concerned with ----- too much, too little or just right

As far as your eating protocol, what does your doctor say?
I have soup the night after my fill - and go back to regular food (carefully) the next day.

I'm 2 years out and have lost 130 lbs. I have 6.2 in my band. Doctor put me up to 6.5 at one time and I couldn't swallow my spit! So we just fill a little at a time. Which works great for me, but everyone is different.

 thanks.