First Fill - Lap Band Was Filled Completely And Then Gradually Unfilled As I Sipped Water

[Band. James Band. 5]

I posted about this in the October Bandsters thread and thought I would post about it here as well...

My wife and I had our first fills today. The process was interesting. The PA injected the needle and asked me to stand up with the needle still in my stomach. He completely filled my band with Fluid and asked me to take sips of Water. I could feel the water fill up in my chest. He then took fluid out until I could consistently swallow water comfortably. The amount of the fluid that was left in the band at this point was 3.8cc. He said I'd feel restriction for about 6-10 days. I'm scheduled for my second fill in 3 1/2 weeks.

I was unaware of this as a process. Has anyone else experienced this method? The logic of it makes a lot of sense to me. I'm cleared to keep getting fills this way every four weeks until I find my green zone.

[stacythegreat 1]

Never heard of it being done that way but I guess it makes sense. I learn something new everyday on here. Good luck to you and your wife.

[karewpah 173]

I've heard of this one. Basically it seems that people get to their green zone quicker. Hope it works well for you too

[Mimilou2004 13]

I have heard of doing it this way and it makes total sense to me instead of a little bit at a time every 6 wks, which takes forever to get to the green zone and is financially draining. Best wishes and I wish my practice did it this modern way.

Mimi

[Grider 92]

I saw this being done at a seminar. makes sence probably wont have as many visits... hmmm

[Band. James Band. 5]

Thanks for your comments and I'll keep you posted. I get to eat Mushies today after two days of post-fill liquid diet. I'm interested to see if I experience any restriction today.

[Cazzy 725]

I always have this method of a fill so its not new to me at all but im in the UK and its probably more standard here to do it this way than the US

[CTMom 6]

That is exactly what my Dr. does with my fills, too. I think it is rather effective. I've only had two fills (albeit significant ones) and have very good restriction. It is a funny feeling sipping that Water though!

[shrinkAdink_05/10 4]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST WAY TO GET A FILL!! You are lucky as am I, that we have doc's / PA's that do it in this fashion. I passed EVERYONE I know in reaching my goal in less than one year because of this method. Other doc's give whatever they give regardless of how much restriction you get out of it and then won't see you for 4-6 weeks, no matter what. It slows down the weight loss process and fills the doc's pockets. I know several people, including family members who have lap band, all of which get the...you get what you get method and they are still, years later working towards reaching their goal. I feel so bad when they see me and their jaws hit the floor knowing I had surgery years later and now I am done and they are still struggling. FEEL LUCKY MY FRIEND!!