thinmom

I have lost 23 lbs so far.

I had my first fill yesterday and I got 1.4 cc's. It didn't hurt but I wasn't fully prepared for what would happen either. They had me do a stomach crunch to locate the port opening and then the needle went in and it was not bad at all. They found the spot and then needle sticking out they had me sit up. I drank some water and then when the gurgling was just at the chest level they quit. She measured the amount put in and said we are done. She asked if I was ready to which I said yes but apparently the answer should have been no because right then with a quick motion pulled the needle out. I saw my stomach pull out for a second and heard a popping noise like when something is suction cupped to a window and you pull it off. It didn't hurt just shocked me. I did not expect that to happen. She then put on a bandaid and said see you in 4-6 weeks. Liquids/soup for the rest of the day and the next and back to regular food on Saturday. I could tell the difference at dinner which was soup. So I am excited. It all makes sense when I think about it but I guess I just didn't really give it that kind of thought before it happened.

<p>I had my gallbladder out at the same time as the lapband was installed. They went from different sides of the body to prevent contamination. I also had my hiatal hernia fixed at the same time. I was a self-pay patient due to insurance denial and having the gall bladder done reduced the amount I needed to pay in half, doctor suggested it since I was already diagnosed with diseased gallbladder years ago. I didn't have any problems with an infection at all. I have been post op 2 weeks and 2 days and feel great. Didn't realize how many problems would be resolved by the gall bladder removal and hiatal hernia being fixed. I feel great.</p>