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March 2013 Bandsters

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della8301    33

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I am 5 weeks post op and down 28 pounds. Although, only half were from the lapband, the rest have been me practicing self control and exercising like a mad woman! Lol. I go for my first fill today. Kinda nervous.....should I be???? Anybody out there that can put some worries to rest????

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jacqs    42

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My first fill went really well, I wouldn't be nervous. Make sure they numb you with cream or lidocaine. And make sure you got to the bathroom before they start the filling process!

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Jackie W    68

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My first fill went really well, I wouldn't be nervous. Make sure they numb you with cream or lidocaine. And make sure you got to the bathroom before they start the filling process!

Thanks I needed to hear that. I get my first fill tomarrow and I have been kinda nervous. I can handle the pain and needles don't scare me it is just the not knowing what to expect. Your post is most appreciated it helped!! :mellow::D

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grimgirl7    12

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I get my first fill tomorrow as well. Down a total of 29lbs since pre-op diet (19 since surgery on 03/06/13)!

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Suzzie81498    78

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I dont get first fill until May 3! My weight loss has stopped as well. Im hungry- but being good!

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arc    3

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I was banded March 28th. My first fill was April 8th of 3ccs. My fill was particularly painful. I had a Fluid filled mass over my port so the dr couldn't find it at first. Hopefully no one else has to go through that because OUCH! I've lost 22 pounds as of this morning so it was worth it!

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astott626    13

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That seems early for a fill. I was banded 3-28 and my fill appointment is May 8th. Every doctor is different but maybe that's why you had more pain.

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arc    3

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Nah, he said I only had pain because of the seroma, but that it would likely only be painful that time.

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brwnicz    0

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That seems early for a fill. I was banded 3-28 and my fill appointment is May 8th. Every doctor is different but maybe that's why you had more pain.

I was banded the 28th also and went for first post op checkup I'm scheduled to get first fill may 15 th but at least I can start solids..

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SWChitown    46

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I'm one month post opp, down 10 lbs! First fill of 3cc's today it was really nothing at all, really doesn't even feel like I had a fill!

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mlparker    9

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I am new to the group. Banded (new term for me) on 3/4 and I have lost 43 lbs, including pre-op, w/23 lbs just in post-op. So far all is good, but I looking forward to a less restrictive diet. Enjoying everyone's info.

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grimgirl7    12

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First fill today...Dr lol'd at me & said the smallest first fill ever.... .6cc ;). It's all go though. 30lbs down & I LOVE my lap-band!!!

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mlparker    9

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Interesting to see how different the timetables are for everyone. My first fill will be nearly 2 months after surgery. So a funny (not ha, ha) thing happened the other night. I have a cold and without thinking, I grabbed the Nyquil capsules and swallowed them. Then my husband said, "what are you doing?" I freaked out worried about what would happen. Fortunately it was fine. I propped pillows up and went to sleep like that, but there was no problem. Thank goodness! Old habits die hard, I guess.

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Alig02    30

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Had my first fill today! It was so cool to see my band and watch the flow of liquid get slower :) defiantly nothing to worry about if you have one coming up it was easy.

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