The third time is the charm! (side note: I live about 45 minutes away from my surgeon so these were long round trips to get a fill!) On March 21, I tried to get a fill but the flouroscope was broke. I went this past Monday and the PA could not access my port. I have a huge bruise to show from the experience. Fortunately, she had given me an injection of lidocaine so I did not feel the 15-20 minutes of probing with the needle!

I went again this morning (and waited an hour!) but my surgeon was able to access my port in one try. He was great. He put 4cc in my band (14 cc band.) I'm on liquids for 2 days and then purees for 2 days. I am hoping to get another jump start on my stalled weight loss. I have only lost about half a pound in the last two weeks. I know any loss is good but I'm hoping to get to the "green zone" sooner rather than later.

Have a great weekend!

I just got my 4th fill and not in green zone yet, but close I think. Its been slow for me, still plugging away and watching my cals intake till I get there!

Hang in there!

Happy to hear it went well today. I have never had a fill with a flouroscope. My doctor has me raise my legs and the port sort of pops out. I was seeing my doctor at the Boston hospital where I got the band and had to allow 1 hour for travel. He now goes to the local hospital, 5 miles away, and I get to see him there and parking is free, no Boston fees. It is a real pain to travel far. Have a great spring weekend.

This is in no way a criticism, merely a muse on how we have different perspectives on things in life. I smile when I read people talking about having to travel a long way to see their surgeon,like 45 minutes or an hour. That sort of travelling time is nothing to rural Aussies like me! A trip of three to four hours and I start to think that is a long one.

PS I am glad you were finally able to get your fill done.

best wishes.