Hi All, my name is Sharon and I am a 58yr old grandmother from Texas. I had my surgery May 12, 2006 at Shreveport,La. My surgeon was George Merriman II and I am going for my first fill Next Wednesday. I am hoping that this fill will help me with my eating. :hungry: I want to eat like before the band. I have lost 21 lbs as of now and scared that I am going to start gaining it back if this fill doesn't help me with this hunger.

Sharon

Hi Sharon, welcome to LBT...the best site ever! Any questions I have every had have been answered here! As for how you feel about eating, don't panic!!! It is quite normal! The band was designed to work as it is filled, which is what you will be getting done!!! I had my first fill, and even tho he had some problems locating my port, it was a piece of cake...I need a better analogy!! Anyway, I didn't immediately feel restriction, but in a couple days or so it kicked in. It is not a lot of restriction later in the day, but mornings, I am tighter. I am scheduled to see my Dr. again on the 21st, we will decide then if I am ready to add a tiny bit more or not. He said from here out we add little bits at a time to get it tweaked just right!

Good Luck on your fill, and once again...Welcome!!!

btw, where abouts in TX are you at?

Kat

Hi Sharon - and WELCOME!

Kat brought up a great point... sometimes the fill may NOT give you restriction until later (3 -4 weeks later). For some, it happens immediately. Each of us is different. Although Im one that gained restriction later (4 weeks later) the fill DID instantly decrease my hunger.

None of this may make a lot of sense to you right now... after Wednesday's fill you'll have a better idea of what all this is about.

Good luck, and again - WELCOME to LapBandTalk!

HI Everyone. I've been on this site and have spoken to some of you but just figured out how to introduce myself :-) I"m Michelle from Maryland. I will be banded July 17!!!! MONDAY!!! PRAYERS are greatly appreciated.

Kat, Paula, thanks for the wellcome.

I was sure hoping the fill would do immediate wonders for me, but my dr did say everybody was different. He also told me to get the book "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" and try some of the recipes in it to help with my hunger. I got it now I have to try some of them.

Kat I live in this big town of (ha ha) Joaquin, TX.LOL.

Sharon

Welcome Sharon and Good Luck to you, Michelle!!

Michelle, I am so happy for you, and yes I will be sending prayers in for you and all the people who are having surgery tomorrow.

Sharon