first fill

I don't understand 2 bandages. My doctor has me lay down and raise my legs and the port like pops and then he goes in once.

If I gave up up carbs, I would lose more weight but when I do without I eat more of those items. But everyone has to listen to their own doctor and dietitian.

Any loss is better than a gain. Congratulations!!!

Adrienne how did you feel before you had your first fill? Were you hungry? Did you have trouble eating anything or feeling like it was stuck? I was banded a week and a half ago and for the last few days have been sooo hungry. I am still on post-op diet but sometimes feel like food gets stuck, and then passes through if that makes sense.

Hey girl, Sorry about the needles. That sucks. Hopefully you can get someone more "experienced" next time

Hi! I am kind of confused although I know each physician is different. I had my very first fill on yesterday and I was numbed up, then the HUGE NEEDLE lol but no pain. My doctor had me to sip on some chalky white stuff while he viewed on the xray machine. I stood up the entire time. Not uncomfortable at all. I am exactly six weeks out. I have lost 18 pounds but I exercise 1 hour a day 5 days a week. Please share more of your experience with me. I am very excited to hear about it. And, other than bread ( giggles) what are you eating and how much?

@ angemc, I was eating 1200 cals but feeling slightly hungry quicker. 2-3 hours after depending on what i ate. I felt like i needed a fill because I was able to eat a full chicken breast and half a cup of veggies and still felt like I could eat more. but I am still learning the difference of being full and being satisfied because I associate being full with being satisfied. When I feel like its in my throat I just take two sips of water. wait five minutes and then try again.

@ sol, HIIII SOOOLLLL. lol The needle was like four to five inches long. she was literally jabbing the heck out of me. I was laying down at first and then When I asked her to stop she had me stand up. I still have a little soreness to that area but it is tolerable. she is the only person who administers the shots.

I don't understand 2 bandages. My doctor has me lay down and raise my legs and the port like pops and then he goes in once.

If I gave up up carbs, I would lose more weight but when I do without I eat more of those items. But everyone has to listen to their own doctor and dietitian.

Any loss is better than a gain. Congratulations!!!

the two bandages covered the two bruises and where she stuck me twice. I just didnt show the pic with the bruises because It had a bit of my boob poking through. its looking better.