Tomorrow I get 4 cc's (and I need it bad). It's my first fill and I'm very nervous. I know everyone says it's not bad but it is a very personal experience. I'm mainly looking forward to getting out of bandster hell!!!

Tomorrow I get 4 cc's (and I need it bad). It's my first fill and I'm very nervous. I know everyone says it's not bad but it is a very personal experience. I'm mainly looking forward to getting out of bandster hell!!!

Bandster hell???

Hello,

Happy the day has finally come You didn't specify what you were nervous about (the actual fill or eating afterwards etc). But I wanted to reassure you that there is nothing to worry about. The fill will be over before you know it. Most docs use lidocaine before the fill so you'll feel a slight pinch from that but nothing after that. Some docs use xray, others dont. Doc will fill you up and have you do a Water test to see if the water passes. If not, unfill is necessary, if yes, than you are set until next time. Most people will get a temporary restriction from their first fill. But usually on day 1 you'll as least get the first hand experience of what it means to have restriction. Hopefully this will be an ahh haa moment where you understand how the band works for you and why it's so important to follow the rules

As for eating afterwards, first fill is usually the most forgiving. But it's a great test run to learn what foods work and which don't. Gives you more time to practice adequate chewing and proper portions etc. You'll have to be more diligent as you get more fills.

Good luck and tell us how it went

Bandster hell???

The nickname for the time btwn surgery and hitting your Green Zone.

Good luck EJRN!

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Happy the day has finally come You didn't specify what you were nervous about (the actual fill or eating afterwards etc). But I wanted to reassure you that there is nothing to worry about. The fill will be over before you know it. Most docs use lidocaine before the fill so you'll feel a slight pinch from that but nothing after that. Some docs use xray, others dont. Doc will fill you up and have you do a Water test to see if the water passes. If not, unfill is necessary, if yes, than you are set until next time. Most people will get a temporary restriction from their first fill. But usually on day 1 you'll as least get the first hand experience of what it means to have restriction. Hopefully this will be an ahh haa moment where you understand how the band works for you and why it's so important to follow the rules

As for eating afterwards, first fill is usually the most forgiving. But it's a great test run to learn what foods work and which don't. Gives you more time to practice adequate chewing and proper portions etc. You'll have to be more diligent as you get more fills.

Good luck and tell us how it went [/quote']

Oh thanks so much! You made me feel better and encouraged!!!

Oh NSV! Fastened my bra today on the last hook!!!

Tomorrow I get 4 cc's (and I need it bad). It's my first fill and I'm very nervous. I know everyone says it's not bad but it is a very personal experience. I'm mainly looking forward to getting out of bandster hell!!!

Goodluck! Keep is updated;)

Fill was easy and practically painless. He put 4cc's in and I couldn't get the water down so he took 1 out. Next meal liquid. The next will be mushy. The next will be solid. Hope it goes well.

Good Luck! Hope it all goes well for you!