Had my 4th fill-Wow! This is different!!

[NJGirl32 43]

I had my 3rd fill 2 weeks ago and I don't feel like it was even worth going for-only.5ccs and really didn't help. I did manage to lose 4 pounds but I sttribute that to my workouts at the gym. Anyway-I debated back and forth about going in for another fill with my original surgeon. He put 1cc in my band for a total of 4.5ccs. Wow-this is SO different than any other fill I have ever had. I was able to drink the water-but I wasn't able to drink much else. I sipped on Soup for a while-and still have most of it left. I was hungry so I tried a little pudding (I know liquids only but with other fills I could do mushies)...well forget that. I went to the gym and could barely drink my Water (actually I spit some up.) I am hoping this is just do to the recent fill/swelling and that by tomorrow I will be better.

Has anyone felt extra tight the day of the fill and then it subsided a bit? I am going on a cruise later this week and wanted the fill so I wouldn't gorge but I hope I didn't overdue it.

On a bright note I overheard 2 male patients talking about their weight loss. One said it was the best decision of his life and he lost over 100 pounds. The other said he lost 140 pounds!! It was inspiring sitting among such great success stories!

[Dave_NW 92]

I had my 3rd fill 2 weeks ago and I don't feel like it was even worth going for-only.5ccs and really didn't help. I did manage to lose 4 pounds but I sttribute that to my workouts at the gym. Anyway-I debated back and forth about going in for another fill with my original surgeon. He put 1cc in my band for a total of 4.5ccs. Wow-this is SO different than any other fill I have ever had. I was able to drink the water-but I wasn't able to drink much else. I sipped on Soup for a while-and still have most of it left. I was hungry so I tried a little pudding (I know liquids only but with other fills I could do mushies)...well forget that. I went to the gym and could barely drink my Water (actually I spit some up.) I am hoping this is just do to the recent fill/swelling and that by tomorrow I will be better.

Has anyone felt extra tight the day of the fill and then it subsided a bit? I am going on a cruise later this week and wanted the fill so I wouldn't gorge but I hope I didn't overdue it.

On a bright note I overheard 2 male patients talking about their weight loss. One said it was the best decision of his life and he lost over 100 pounds. The other said he lost 140 pounds!! It was inspiring sitting among such great success stories!

well, you're getting closer to your green zone. Swelling after a fill happens for a few days, and you'll have artificially tight restriction. After that swelling goes down, usually within a week or so, you'll have your new "normal." Take it easy for a bit, and see how you do. But yes, this is how it feels.

I can absolutely relate to the 100+ pounds lost guys. It's an awesome feeling, and those guys you met have every right to feel that way. Congrats to all of you.

Dave

[screeden 21]

I am tight for that day and sometimes the next day, but you should be able to drink Water. if it pools in your throat, you are too tight. my surgeon's nurse asks every time if it went down okay. if it pools then she takes a little out and has me drink water again. see how you are tomorrow. if you are still having trouble, then I would call.

[MelissaNY 16]

I had my 3rd fill 2 weeks ago and I don't feel like it was even worth going for-only.5ccs and really didn't help. I did manage to lose 4 pounds but I sttribute that to my workouts at the gym. Anyway-I debated back and forth about going in for another fill with my original surgeon. He put 1cc in my band for a total of 4.5ccs. Wow-this is SO different than any other fill I have ever had. I was able to drink the water-but I wasn't able to drink much else. I sipped on Soup for a while-and still have most of it left. I was hungry so I tried a little pudding (I know liquids only but with other fills I could do mushies)...well forget that. I went to the gym and could barely drink my Water (actually I spit some up.) I am hoping this is just do to the recent fill/swelling and that by tomorrow I will be better.

Has anyone felt extra tight the day of the fill and then it subsided a bit? I am going on a cruise later this week and wanted the fill so I wouldn't gorge but I hope I didn't overdue it.

On a bright note I overheard 2 male patients talking about their weight loss. One said it was the best decision of his life and he lost over 100 pounds. The other said he lost 140 pounds!! It was inspiring sitting among such great success stories!

woohooo going on a cruise !!! I love to cruise, where are you going? How exciting !!!

I am going in feb, and was wondering if i should be really filled or i was also thinking i want to be unfilled a bit so if any stuck or painfull things happen i would be safe. Im sure the Dr on the ship is not too familiar with lapband lol.

i would give yourself a few days from the fill. My dr has us on liquids for 2 days , then 2 days of mush, then normal food,

I did notice being tigher after this last fill.

Good luck and hope you are soing well =)

[NJGirl32 43]

Today is much better! I can drink my coffee and plan to have my yogurt and blueberries mixed together (my fav. morning treat!). I really do think I am either in the green zone or at least very close! I am glad I went-even stepped on the scale today to see 2 more pounds gone! I really think the gym has helped with getting my sluggish metabolism going. After a long plateau things are finally starting to kick in!

Melissa-I am going to New Orleans on Thursday for 2 nights and then sailing out to Mexico for 4 nights-I can't wait!! I would have preferred to have my fill last week but the doc was on vacation. Where are you cruising too? By Feb. you will be in excellent cruise shape!!

Dave- These guys were so proud and they were actaually talkingto a young girl who was filling out a form for the Lapband. I personally don't think she will qualify because she didn't look like she had much to lose. It was really good to hear 2 guys with 100+ weight lost-and you too!! I have heard so many people say it was the best decision of their life-and I really feel like I am beginning to understand why!

[Dave_NW 92]

Dave- These guys were so proud and they were actaually talkingto a young girl who was filling out a form for the Lapband. I personally don't think she will qualify because she didn't look like she had much to lose. It was really good to hear 2 guys with 100+ weight lost-and you too!! I have heard so many people say it was the best decision of their life-and I really feel like I am beginning to understand why!

I can say that from my perspective, I feel as though I've gotten my life back. I look and feel years younger, and I have so much more energy than I used to. I take great pride in my appearance these days, and I'm genuinely happy most of the time. I look forward to working out at the gym several days a week, and I look for ways to challenge the "new" me. I weigh less than I have in about 15 years, and my only regret about this surgery is that I waited so long to have it done.

On the other hand, I think I needed to get "down" to the point where surgery was the appropriate course of action to get my weight under control. So surgery was the right choice at the right time for me. Everyone who sees me is blown away by how much better I look these days.

What's not to like about being very healthy again, and a steady stream of compliments from family, friends, and coworkers?

Dave

[MelissaNY 16]

Today is much better! I can drink my coffee and plan to have my yogurt and blueberries mixed together (my fav. morning treat!). I really do think I am either in the green zone or at least very close! I am glad I went-even stepped on the scale today to see 2 more pounds gone! I really think the gym has helped with getting my sluggish metabolism going. After a long plateau things are finally starting to kick in!

Melissa-I am going to New Orleans on Thursday for 2 nights and then sailing out to Mexico for 4 nights-I can't wait!! I would have preferred to have my fill last week but the doc was on vacation. Where are you cruising too? By Feb. you will be in excellent cruise shape!!

Dave- These guys were so proud and they were actaually talkingto a young girl who was filling out a form for the Lapband. I personally don't think she will qualify because she didn't look like she had much to lose. It was really good to hear 2 guys with 100+ weight lost-and you too!! I have heard so many people say it was the best decision of their life-and I really feel like I am beginning to understand why!

GLad to hear you are doing better !!! Sometimes its best to take it easy after a fill, since we are so new ya know =) I am going on a eastern carribean, i am a cruiser, i cruise Norwegian every year !! How fun to Mexico for you, i have never gone there !! viva la Mexico !!!!! mmmm mexican food lol I almost was thinking about b4 my cruise ( this will be my first banded) getting a unfill just in case ya know.

Its vacation !! enjoy yourself, the good thing is we know once you get home, you will get right back Band life again. Maybe you will be close to green zone and not even be to hungry, =) have fun and please let me know how it goes cruising banded !!