First fill in a few days, not sure what to expect

[Tina Ramirez 14]

Hey everyone, So I go in on the 30th for my first fill and I'm super excited!!! I'm not so sure what to expect, Is it going to hurt, am I going to feel any different? Also I wanted to get feedback about when most of you really started to notice the most weight loss, A lot of people say around 5 months for after 3 or 4 fills, but I know that everyone is different. If anyone has any advice I'd love it, Thanks!

[shady2121 74]

Hi, I just got back from my first fill. It was absolutely nothing. My Dr. explained the whole procedure before he started. You lay on the table with your hands above your head. He first inserts a needle to deadened the area, does not hurt at all. I could not even feel it. He then inserts the fill needle, again could not feel anything. He had me sit up and drink Water until I could feel it go down. He then takes the needle out puts a bandage on it. DONE it took only a few minutes. Of course I was nervous but my Dr. is so nice and comforting. Im on liquids for 24 hours so i will have to wait until tomorrow to feel the restriction. I have lost 14 pounds since my surgery 12-28-2012, 25 all together. I notice the weight loss and alot of myfamily and friends do too. Started feeling hungry yesterday, so thankful I received a fill today.

[Esorami 2]

Ditto on Shady2121. My dr says 48 hrs of liquids. All in all an easy process.

My port scar healed over so well that he says he needs to tattoo it so he can find the port easy, LOL.

[honk 780]

Getting a fill is nothing to worry about. If you do a small crunch they're better able to find the port. With my first fill only I felt this odd cramping like sensation in the general area of the band when I get up from the bed that I was lying on. Not painful at all just odd. Definitely followed your doctor's Post fill diet requirement!!! I can't tell you how many times I've read on this site someone saying my doctor told me to be on liquid for 24 hours after my fill but I ate solids and now I'm really sick!

[Lori123 170]

Hey everyone' date=' So I go in on the 30th for my first fill and I'm super excited!!! I'm not so sure what to expect, Is it going to hurt, am I going to feel any different? Also I wanted to get feedback about when most of you really started to notice the most weight loss, A lot of people say around 5 months for after 3 or 4 fills, but I know that everyone is different. If anyone has any advice I'd love it, Thanks![/quote']

I am a bigtime needle phobe but my first fill was a piece of cake. I didn't feel anything. The only thing I experienced that I haven't seen on here was a very slight tight sensation in my throat. It's so vague I can barely tell its happening. I have has two fills and felt this both times. My surgeon said it was normal.

[Peaceful1 110]

So, after 24 hours of liquids, do you go right back to solids then? Or soft foods first for awhile?

[stephmccurley 2]

Everything that I have read is that you should do liquids for 24-48 hrs then mushies again for a little bit then solids so you can ease your way back in. I am still pre-op, but this is what the packet my surgeon gave me says.

[Lori123 170]

So' date=' after 24 hours of liquids, do you go right back to solids then? Or soft foods first for awhile?[/quote']

Your surgeon will tell you and from what I have read, they differ

[Tina Ramirez 14]

thanks everyone for the feedback, my doctor is great so I'm sure itll be nothing. Cant help but still feel a little nervous. I can't eat at least 2 hours before my fill, then liquids for 48 hours then back to mushies for a few days then I can eat regular food. I just hate how I'm starting to feel hungry again, This past week has been kinda hard for me and staying on track due to my time of the month which I know you ladies can understand lol thanks again everyone!!

[honk 780]

My doctor says 24 he's full liquids and 24 hrs mushies.

[FFP 10]

I'm having my first fill tomorrow. I planned it so that I can go straight to work - will I be able to do that?

I've lost 19 pounds altogether so far since my banding on 12/26/12 and hope the fill will help me keep it up. I feel some restriction but think that I am eating more - though nowhere near what I used to - so I am ready for a fill.

[ginalareine 2]

Hi! I had the worst week ever after my fill.. she filled me too tight, I am finally keeping food down today! This was my 2nd fill...

[sommers4977 58]

Hi! I had the worst week ever after my fill.. she filled me too tight' date=' I am finally keeping food down today! This was my 2nd fill...[/quote']

Did u wAit it out or get some removed

[ginalareine 2]

I waited it out- and today i worked on really taking time when I eat.. Good Luck to you! Hope all goes well!

[catfish87 3,471]

I'm having my first fill tomorrow. I planned it so that I can go straight to work - will I be able to do that?

I've lost 19 pounds altogether so far since my banding on 12/26/12 and hope the fill will help me keep it up. I feel some restriction but think that I am eating more - though nowhere near what I used to - so I am ready for a fill.

Congrats on the weight loss! You're off to a good start. You should have no problem going to work after a fill.