Question:
I WAS EXPECTING A FILL BUT NO. I AM SHATTERED

Advise please I was expecting my first fill on my first post op Dr appoitment, NO !!!!!!!! Could a few of you guys give me advise please. How long after your lap keyhole surgery did you get your first fill. as I am almost eating as much as before, as my tummy feels quite "normal" THANK YOU ALL AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU    — Carol C. (posted on October 6, 2003)

October 6, 2003
Hang in there, Carole! My sis had lapband, and she had to wait one month for her first fill. she was size 22 and is now size 10!!! *and so will you.* Regarding how much you/we eat, I'm betting it only SEEMS to be as much as b4, but is actually Less. By the way, I can relate you your one comment on your profile page!! I felt that way too, many a day. Keep the faith, darlin'~!
   — MaryBee B.

October 6, 2003
Carol, the first six weeks are supposed to be about healing. My surgeon won't even consider a fill until after the sixth week. And even after your first fill you may not have restriction. It's a delicate process and requires patience...the band is a slow and steady wins the race kind of thing. So try to relax and keep taking care of yourself and doing all of the other things you need to be working on, your exercise, chewing, eating slowly, getting in your water. Good luck!
   — Maria N.

October 6, 2003
Hey Carol .. my surgery was on 7-16 and I am having my first fill this Friday, the 10th. I can eat quite a bit if I let myself, almost normal portions, so I am really looking forward to it. My dr. also says no fills earlier than 6 weeks. Good luck to you! :)
   — Jeanie

October 6, 2003
I would like to thank you ladies for your replies It helped a great deal What a unique bunch of people we are, always there for one another Carol ENGLAND
   — Carol C.

October 6, 2003
I know of a SMO woman who went about 10-11 months before her first fill and lost about 110 lbs in the first year. She has done wonderful. It does take some self control on the patients part to do what they should and not see if they can outeat the band. Talk to your surgeon and tell him or her your concerns. You are the one with this device in your body and you need to understand why things are being done the way they are. It will always be necessary to leave the high calorie liquids alone as they will most likely sabotage your weight loss big time. I'm not saying you are doing this but it is a permanent change one with a AGB must make. Good Luck and call the surgeon to get more info.
   — zoedogcbr