Hope6

I hiccup too, when I need to eat and when I've had enough food, usually around a 1/2 cup. I call it my little helper!

If anyone wants to know if the band works the answer is YES, YES, YES

"They" also say that President Obama was born in Kenya.
"They" also say that President Obama is a secret Muslim.
"They" also say that President Obama is a socialist.
"They" also say that the world is flat.
Bovine Feces. Show me one credible source that says that 100+ million people will have their health care canceled because of the ACA next year.

You and I have something in common. I recall a week or two after surgery the UPS guy knocked on the door. I pulled my shirt over my head and pointed to my incision sites and loudly exclaimed, "Look what I did". LOL What a doofus I was. Looking back I wish I would have been a little more discerning about over exuberant announcements of my surgery.

Just think of it as their insecurities, after many years this is a journey and time I am spending on myself . I've realized that my true friends are here to encourage me and the others are like my weight, I'm going to lose them and move on!

I got my first Fill today too, they were going to fill me up to 5cc's but the nurse was surprised that my band was empty and so only gave me 3. I'm just pleased with my self for losing 20lbs last month without a fill! Liquids , liquids, liquids!

I was told that I could come back in 2 weeks if I wanted, but not before. I guess each Dr or clinic has different guidelines, weekly seems a little close but I'm new so I'm no expert.

I got my first Fill today too, they were going to fill me up to 5cc's but the nurse was surprised that my band was empty and so only gave me 3. I'm just pleased with my self for losing 20lbs last month without a fill! Liquids , liquids, liquids!

Jl,
Hi there. Did you do your fill under flouro or did you do a Water test to determine how much fill was needed.
First, I wanted to give you some reassurances:
1) 3cc is a very typical starter fill. Whether the doc put it in at the time of surgery, or during your first fill, again, 3 cc is normal.
2) Since this is your first fill, you may be more sensitive to the fill. What is happening is the increased restriction around the stoma is putting pressure on your vagus nerve (as it should). However, with all the increased inflammation in the area, the vagus nerve can be aggrevated and send off signals to other areas it innervates (like the diaphragm and chest). These should subside as inflammation goes down.
If at any time you cannot pass fluids, or you cannot transition into solids with frequent regurgitation be sure to get an unfill. These symptoms should not persist for long.
Also, I hope that they gave you some instruction on drinking only fluids for at least 2 days than slowly intro mushies than solids. This way you do not further aggravate the stoma and cause occlusion.
I am an RN and her comment wasn't the most professional. Especially if she failed to follow it up with her rationale or explanation of her expectations. I say, ignore her hahaha.
Hope this fill helps you...and the symptoms subside by tomorrow

PS 4 years post surgery I still get nauseous with fills lol

I got my first Fill today too, they were going to fill me up to 5cc's but the nurse was surprised that my band was empty and so only gave me 3. I'm just pleased with my self for losing 20lbs last month without a fill! Liquids , liquids, liquids!

I got my first Fill today too, they were going to fill me up to 5cc's but the nurse was surprised that my band was empty and so only gave me 3. I'm just pleased with my self for losing 20lbs last month without a fill! Liquids , liquids, liquids!

It was wonderful to meet you both, looking forward to doing it again!

I hope so too, will do my best!

Ok AZ people! Some of us have decided to meet up and get to know each other in person!
It's kind of impromptu so hopefully everyone that wants to com can make it!
Tuesday November 19th at 1230 at the Chandler Mall food Court area.
Hopefully we can make this a monthly thing?
Hope to see everyone there! I'm excited can't wait!

Lol, I did! I recall telling the nurse and my husband how cute he was! I am doing well, the first few days were rough but I feel like I'm learning to read my body and the band better. Having my first fill next week, nervous and excited! How are you ?

umm depends on what kind of place we want to meet at.. i'm like umm. do we want to meet at a cafe/restaurant or some other type of place. My thought where to find a coffee/tea house that way folks could sit and chat.. and not have to worry about food. Will have to look around for some where. i know the wildflower bakery in chandler mall tends have groups that meet there as they have some large tables that can sit a bunch of folks but not sure if the location is suitable.

Did you have the same tall good looking Anesthesiologist I had? That was my only complaint about the surgery center- they wouldn't let me take him home! I know he would have made me feel better quick lol- guess I shouldn't assume you are a woman as I can't see your profile and your screen name is Hope lol
How are you doing?

There's a tea shop at Tempe market place that would be great and there seems to be plenty of outdoor seating as well. The bakery inside chandler mall would be perfect too

I'm 2 days post op and would like to be involved in a meetup group. I live in Mesa