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First Fill!

So I went to the doctors office yesterday for my first fill. Actually, I wasn't sure if I would get a fill or not as I've lost 19 pounds since my surgery. However, I told him I had yet to feel restriction so he gave me a fill anyway. 4 CC's. He had to feel around for my port for a few seconds, I felt a pinch, and then it was over. Painless. It took me about 20 minutes to drink 4 ounces of water though. I could literally feel the water going down which is a really weird feeling. I was told to follow the post op diet, 1 day per stage as tolerated. Last night I had chicken broth and I sipped it slowly and it went down okay. This morning I'm drinking my carnation instant breakfast and it's taking a while. I can DEFINITELY feel a difference. Not that I'm going to be sick. Just that I can feel everything. It's very odd. I'm hoping it passes because not sure how I'll manage real food at this point. Everyone was real happy with my progress. I am too! The band is a wonderful tool! Just gotta work it! :)

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legnarevocrednu

LAP-BAND Patients

Update on the carnation instant breakfast...it's been 2 hours and I'm still sipping it. Just now getting to the end of it. NOT fun!

Fabulous Sasha

LAP-BAND Patients

Good to know. I had my first fill today. How many ccs did they add to yours?

SueQueRN

LAP-BAND Patients

Sounds like starting from day one again - keep on keeping on!

MrsRobinson

LAP-BAND Patients

My first fill is on Fri, I liked reading your post it makes me feel alittle better!!!! ;)

GermaineF

LAP-BAND Patients

4cc's?? wow seems like a lot...i have my first fill on the 18th, can't wait. Glad to know it's not painful...

legnarevocrednu

LAP-BAND Patients

4cc's?? wow seems like a lot...i have my first fill on the 18th, can't wait. Glad to know it's not painful...

I thought it was a lot too. But so far, so good!

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