cat2207

How do you know when your fill really works? Do you feel full right away? How did you know to go for another fill after two weeks? I'm just really curious to find out if I'm doing the right thing.

And here I thought I was alone. I had my first fill last week - I am now at 3.4cc; I don't feel any restrictions. My surgery was on Oct 23rd and since then, I have lost 16lbs...slowly but surely. I watch what I am eating, and when I full, I stop. But, I wished that the fill would help me more than that. I hear people taking 2 bites and being full...I can take more than 2 bites, beleive me, before I can feel full. I eat pretty much everything, but in smaller quantities...I do stay away from any Pasta, pizza and such and fill up on veggies, Soups, yogurts.

Cathy

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I hated the lump in my throat...it lasted for about a week and went away. My dr told me it was the soreness from the tube during surgery and the overflow from the liquid...imagine that! I was sipping on liquid throughout the day to make sure I was hydrated, but I guess it was too much liquid...so, in my dr's terms....the gates were overflowing. I have reduced the amount of liquid I am drinking, and I am doing much better.

I used DDR in the past, but I am a Curves addict. I have been going to Curves for Women for 6 years, and I love it. In and out in 30 minutes for a complete workout.

Oh yes....nasty. My kids called me "breath vador" - that bad. It's been 2 weeks since I have been banded, and I can finally see the difference. My tongue is no longer pasty; I think the Soups make a difference. I am starting mushy food tomorrow! Yeah!!!! I can't wait.

I was banded on the 25th, and I am very sore around the port. Yesterday, while I was walking, I started to feel some pain on the right side below the scar. My doctor told me it was all internal bruising and it needed time to heal. So, I am not really worry about it...I am sure it will eventually go away. Good luck!