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Time for My Fill

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alexander    4

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I am counting for my fill on aug 27th!

We had surgery on the same day.. My dr won't give me a fill yet;( and I really need one

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alexander    4

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I am counting for my fill on aug 27th!

We had surgery on the same day.. My dr won't give me a fill yet;( and I really need one

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rmalikone    108

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I was banded on the 8th and will get my first fill also on the 27th and I think I could have used it at least a week ago. Probably not medically wise a week ago?

Right now it feels just like any other diet. My history with diets ain't to good!!!!!

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this sucks    557

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Sorry to disappoint all of you, but you probably won't feel any different after your first fill, or your second or even your third fill. (Of course, it depends on how aggressive your doctor is with fill amounts.) You are entering into what is commonly known as bandster hell. Hang in there though. Just stick with your plan, eat your Protein and drink your Water and it will work out.

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fashionstylist    458

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We had surgery on the same day.. My dr won't give me a fill yet;( and I really need one

I had my first adjust right at 3 weeks after . I'm due for my second . You should have had your 1st !

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Cherie Murphy    22

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I was banded on 6/20 and have since lost 19 pounds and a total of 39 since May 1st. I went to see my Dr to have my first fill. After filling out the questionnaire he told me I don't need a fill yet... He said as long as I'm losing a 1 to 1.5 pounds per week I don't need a fill and according to the questionnaire i'm in the green zone. So for who are not getting your fills are you not considered in the green zone? Are you feeling hungry? My Dr placed the largest band and I thought for sure I would need a fill!

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this sucks    557

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I had my first adjust right at 3 weeks after . I'm due for my second . You should have had your 1st !

Just a reminder-every doctor has his own protocol. Most won't do your first fill until at least 6 weeks post op to give your body time to heal and surgical swelling to go down.

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debpaige    35

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Wow! I had my surgery on 6/11/2013 and I weighed 196 now I'm down to 172 in2 months:)) no fi yet . My dr said I lost 24 pounds. So now fill until sept 9th .. Losing about half to a pound a week right now:))

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fashionstylist    458

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I know it's time for a fill for me. Not that hungry but I feel it. Losing weight good. But I'm working out everyday !

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ISIKJallaq    31

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I have had a total of 6 fills. I am still not in the green! Each fill was 1cc and I have an 11cc band! Hopefully next fill will bring some restriction! GL!!!

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Determinedtd    19

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I get my first fill on the 26th and I can't wait!

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fashionstylist    458

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I have had a total of 6 fills. I am still not in the green! Each fill was 1cc and I have an 11cc band! Hopefully next fill will bring some restriction! GL!!!

I hope so too! I know u will get ther !

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fashionstylist    458

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I'm finding myself wanting Snacks tooth and my portions are more than a cup! Getting back on the wagon ... I'm still working out !

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