First fill today *nervous*

[Jkim728 49]

I'm at the doctors waiting to get my first fill. A bit scared but will let you all know how it went when I'm done.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@Jkim728 your gonna do great! Good luck, and just remember to follow the Dr's instructions on what to do after the fill. It can take about 2 weeks for the fill to fully settle into the band...so don't stress out if you don't "feel" it right away, it will also depend on the amount of fill the Dr. puts in

[Jkim728 49]

Thank you for the info. Didn't know it took a while to actually feel the restriction. My doc said he didn't fill my band but turns out he had put 3cc in there, not sure why he didn't want to tell me. As for the fill, they gave me a numbing shot (didn't feel it) and then gave me another cc, so now I have 4cc in my 10cc band. I'm on liquids for one day and soft foods for the next day. All in all it was no biggie and I couldn't be happier.

[janeykins1 3]

I got my first fill today and surprisingly no pain. He put in 5 cc instead of his normal of 4 because I have been so hungry. I did not know it took time for the fill to settle and that is a relief because I feel no restriction and still feel hungry after eating dinner. I cannot wait to get to the green zone and getting this hunger under control.

[funky_monkey800 242]

Thank you for posting! Any updates on how you two are feeling post fill? Awaiting my first fill (dec5) hope all is well!

[Jkim728 49]

I had restriction the first week but now I feel like I lost some of it, like I can still eat and not be full. I'm sticking to healthy choices but hungry every 3 or so hours. I go back 12/09 for a second fill so will keep you updated.

[janeykins1 3]

Getting my 2nd fill on the 10th and hoping for some restriction. I can pretty much eat what I want and am still hungry most of the time. Trying to make good choices but the weight loss has stalled,

[MarieMarie 346]

I got my first fill, finally. 4 months of trying to get a fill date. I am a very nervous person, big chicken in fact. The nurse was fantastic with me, no pain and very quick. I have read this forum for 4 months and had a very good understanding of all the info she wanted to ensure I had. 40 lbs down in 4 months on my 'adventure'. Enjoy the journey!

[funky_monkey800 242]

I had my first fill about 2 weeks ago...not feeling any restriction. the scale says i have lost 3lbs since then but dont bring any food around because i am hungry...all the time. Gonna try to make it back in next week for another fill...ugh the struggle. Cant wait to find my "green" area!

[Jkim728 49]

I got my second fill on 12/09 and I'm still feeling the restriction thank goodness. I'm down 7 more lbs since the 9th so I'm pretty happy. I have my 3rd fill in mid January but if I'm still feeling restriction then I'm going to hold off. Good luck in your journey.

[briefs199 337]

Had my first fill about 2 weeks ago. I'm down 4lbs from then but looking forward to my next one on 1/5/15. Trying to go slow so I don't get tight and frustrated.