journey525

I'm so glad I read these posts. I've ben banded since 11/04/11 and had my 1st fill on Dec. 13th. Now I've had the "stuck" feeling and know I've been pushing my luck with the things I eat. Sweets go down easy and I'm going through the "office" holiday treats like 1-2 is ok since they' don't get stuck. I really need to reach out to others going through it since I know I have food issues that the band won't cure.

My first fill was today at 8;15 AM. I was nervous but everyone was so friendly and explained in detail and I got to watch as I drank the Barium. The needle didn't hurt at all and I did not have a topical applied. I was surprised when he kept removing the saline so I only ended up with 1/4CC. Has anyone else's fills been so small? I don't have to go back for 3 months so I feel I'm on my own now. Kinda of feeling lost and afraid I'll lose my incentive if I start getting hungry. Sure could use some input how to stay on track especially during the holdidays.

Michelle, I had my lap band done on Nov 4th. The insurance held me up a couple months and then I started thinking maybe I shouldn't do it. Well, I went ahead with it and now I'm so glad I did! I feel great and it's only been 10 days. I'm back to work and on pureed foods and have a follow up today, Just do everthing they tell you and if you've ever been ill after being put to sleep,, let them know before the surgury and they can give you something special. I had al little liquid loritab that evening and nothing since. A little discomfort now is better than whatI was up against being 100 lbs overweight. Take care of yourself, and follow your heart.