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First fill for April banders?

ADJL

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ADJL    685

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I was banded April 24th. I'm curious when you all are getting your first fill? Mine is scheduled for June 7th. I'm excited bout it as I can eat anything I want. I'm working really hard on being good with NOT indulging...I'm hoping even the first fill might help with that.

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beachbum13    2

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I was banded April 25 and I get filled Thursday June 6th.

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soanl1412    71

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My doc said six weeks post op

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kbell2011    131

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I was banded on the 29th and my first fill was May 28th and second is scheduled for June 19th!

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ADJL    685

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I was banded on the 29th and my first fill was May 28th and second is scheduled for June 19th!

Wow! That seems like a much more agressive schedule than most doctors will agree to. How was that first fill. I have to be honest...I'm a little nervous! Also...did you feel much restriction from it???

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kbell2011    131

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Wow! That seems like a much more agressive schedule than most doctors will agree to. How was that first fill. I have to be honest...I'm a little nervous! Also...did you feel much restriction from it???

I don't think it's too quick as I've seen others even faster. Those are each 4 weeks apart. Anyways, it was a breeze. It was way less "pain" than getting blood drawn. I haven't felt much of a difference. I have a 10cc band and had 4cc's in my band from surgery and they added 1cc. I stay busy and try not to focus on getting hungry. Hoping I will feel something with the next fill. :-)

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ADJL    685

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Thanks for the information. Its good to know its less pain than a blood draw. I'll be interested to see how much my doc fills my band. And maybe I can push him to once every 4 weeks...he is on the 6 week schedule...

Have you been having any eating issues at all? I occasionally get "stuck" when I eat fast...and I've passed that first PB milestone already too. I'm hoping that means a fill will make a difference, but who knows.

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I was banded on April 24. Had my first fill on May 30. Only 2 CCs. I am band over bypass surgery and it was horrible. The assistant couldn't find port after being poked 3 times she got Dr and he got it right away. Thank goodness I thought I was going to pass out from the pressure!! Feels different. I am down 24 lbs!!! Woo hoo! Did the 3 days of liquids and softs and I can already tell I can't eat what I was eating before fill! I love my band!!!

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crafty_lady1971    17

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I was banded on April 24th, and my first fill was May 22nd. I had 5cc in a 14cc band, and added 1.5cc bringing it to 6.5cc. I'm suppose to go again on June 12th, but I'm having to move it a week later due to going out of town for a graduation.

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Soulshine76    11

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I was banded on April 25th and got first fill yesterday. I thought it was a little painful! Actually, it was the shot to numb it that hurt. My port is close to the surface, but I bruised also and I am sore today. All In all, not that big of a deal and now I know what to expect. I'm on liquids for 2 days. I haven't felt any different since getting it. Maybe I will tomorrow when I go back on solids..? I go back in 4 weeks.

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Jaclyn99    0

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I was banded on 4/30 and my first fill is 6/10. Does anyone have any discomfort from the port?

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crafty_lady1971    17

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What I thought was the port was actually scar tissue from one of the surgical sites. I was worried that it was going to hurt bad when I got a fill, but it didn't. I hate needles, and it didn't hurt at all.

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soanl1412    71

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I was banded on 4/30 and my first fill is 6/10. Does anyone have any discomfort from the port?

Wow u we're banded 4/30 and you have lost 78 pounds!! That is amazing!! Congrats on your loss!

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Jaclyn99    0

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I started Ideal Protein diet in November and lost 60 pounds before surgery.

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Kim2013    0

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I was banded April 23rd and had my first fill on June 4th. I didn't have any restriction before. The doctor put in 5cc. I didn't have any problems and was not as painful as I thought it would be! I did liquids for the rest of the day but on Wednesday I was eating again and still don't feel like I have any restriction. I called doctor and I go back next Monday for additional fill. I am frustrated and nervous and confused. I don't know what it is supposed to feel like with restriction and I am afraid I will just keep eating.

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