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Lionbird    25

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Yesterday was my first fill. I wasn't really sure what to expect. Everything seemed to happen really fast. He had the needle attached and sat me up. I drank Water and he asked me to visualize a funnel and asked me if it felt like it was draining slowly or quickly. It felt like when I was at the eye doc and they flip the stupid thingies and ask which one is better...this one/ or this one? UGH. I said, "it seems ok". I wasn't sure what I was supposed to feel or if I felt anything. I feel so stupid now.

I remember post op I had gurgling when I drank Water and knew when I was drinking too quickly. It does NOT feel like that. I can still drink fast. He said I have a 15cc band. He put in 3.8cc's. I don't think its enough... I definately don't feel any restriction when I drink or eat. No different than before the fill except that I am freaked out and chewing alot more and eating more slowly (which is good anyway). Should I call them now and get an appointment soon? I am scheduled to go back in 30 days. I am using my fitness pal and tracking my calories (which wasn't happening at all since I had the surgery). I could just "diet" till next month?

I guess I'm not sure anymore what the band is supposed to do for me. It seems my struggle is with my head, not my body.

What do you guys think? Get another fill now or wait the thirty days?

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It'sTime    82

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Wait the 30 days. Remember weight loss with the LapBand is a marathon and not a sprint. Slow and steady and you'll make it to the finish line!

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Kai-shek    230

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My surgery date was the same as yours. I have a 10cc band. I had a fill three weeks ago but still no restriction I am counting calories and walking like crazy but I long to find the green zone, you wanted to let you know that your not alone. My doctor told me to go back in 8 weeks, I don't think I can hold on that long.

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arainey77    34

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I couldn't feel any restriction with my first fill either. I had my second full last week and can fill just a tiny bit of restriction but I go again Monday for another. I think what we are going thru is normal plus it is teaching us we are still responsible for our actions.

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