First Fill--Yaaay, I did it!!!

[juliansmom2003 3]

Thank GOD I didn't see the needles (the doc was awesome about hiding them from me LOL).

He explained what would happen, what I'd feel, was very good at putting me at ease. It was done under fluoro, so when they stood me up to have me drink the barium, he looked at the screen and said, "ok, that's too tight, need to take a little out" took more out and said again that it was too tight, so he took a little more out. He had me drink one more time and said we were good. He said I was nice and tightened, but I'm hoping that is true. I asked if he put a lot of Fluid in and he said everyone is different, but I guess he didn't know I was somewhat knowledgeable from this board about how many ccs some people are getting LOL.

I came home and drank a muscle milk light already with no problem. Am I supposed to feel any different drinking after a fill? Can you tell I'm paranoid? LOL I guess I just have to wait and see, since I'm on fluids until Sunday....

Anyway, thanks to those of you who put my mind at ease yesterday. It really wasn't all that bad!!! :thumbup:

[vlp1968 83]

My doctor didn't hide the long needle! I was frieked out for a second but thanks to the local didn't feel a thing. Don't know if you'll feel restriction or how long it will last. Seems everybody is different. My experience was the second fill caused some restriction. My surgeon said I can come back for more if I get hungry. Otherwise, it will be 6 weeks before another fill.

[gbakerc 2]

I had my first 2 done under flouro and 3rd in the office. the 2 under flouro looked perfect at the time but neither provided long lasting restriction. The 3rd has provided some restriction but I think I need another to get there. You should be able to drink without noticing a difference. The test comes when you eat. if you don't chew enough you will know.

[ToddNYG 0]

I had my first 2 done under flouro and 3rd in the office. the 2 under flouro looked perfect at the time but neither provided long lasting restriction. The 3rd has provided some restriction but I think I need another to get there. You should be able to drink without noticing a difference. The test comes when you eat. if you don't chew enough you will know.

I totally agree with your last statement. I feel some restriction since my last fill but without a doubt I have the feeling of things getting stuck if I don't chew properly or eat too fast.

[voodoo 0]

Thank GOD I didn't see the needles (the doc was awesome about hiding them from me LOL).

Anyway, thanks to those of you who put my mind at ease yesterday. It really wasn't all that bad!!! :thumbup:

Yay! I'm so glad it was a good experience for you.

It's nice to know what to expect now.

Let the shrinking begin!

:biggrin:

[mommymya 1]

I totally agree with your last statement. I feel some restriction since my last fill but without a doubt I have the feeling of things getting stuck if I don't chew properly or eat too fast.

Oh my goodness! I feel this way now, wothout a fill. I have my fill scheduled (and plane tickets bought) for next Thursday. Do you think I have made a mistake? I keep thinking that maybe the band, alone, is tight enough for right now or something. I guess I thought that maybe with the fill, things would stop trying to squeeze past the band and that stuck feeling would subside???

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Julians Mom....sometimes you don't feel it right away and then BAM! you know you've been filled. I don't understand why but it does happen quite often.

[ToddNYG 0]

Oh my goodness! I feel this way now, wothout a fill. I have my fill scheduled (and plane tickets bought) for next Thursday. Do you think I have made a mistake? I keep thinking that maybe the band, alone, is tight enough for right now or something. I guess I thought that maybe with the fill, things would stop trying to squeeze past the band and that stuck feeling would subside???

Really can't say, perhaps you don't need a fill yet. talk to your doctor and see what he/she thinks. Everyone is different and there is really no exact science to unfortunately.

[Bobbie0918 0]

I was suppose to have my first fill yesterday, but my Dr. had to cancel due to an emergency...so, now I have to wait until Monday:w00t::tt1:

Glad your fill went well!:thumbup::thumbup:

I am kinda nervous, but excited

[juliansmom2003 3]

Oh I did forget to mention, after the fill, when they were laying me back down, I got REALLY dizzy and kind of nauseous. The doc said some people do experience that and to let him know next time around so I don't just get up and pass out LOL. I had to lay down for 5-10 mins with a cold cloth on my head, but felt better after that. Did anyone get this side effect after a fill? Totally forgot to mention this....