First one, I got my first fill Thursday. Started with 3.0, but then when drinking Water afterwards I was gurgeling a LOT, so she took out .5. I've been lucky, I've had some restriction since surgery, so this might do it for a while. It was a breeze, she found the port right away, a little pinch and I was done. Both times.

Second one, I had my first PB last night. Was eating smoked salmon and some crackers, got distracted and didn't chew enough. Felt that infamous "golf ball" that I've been hearing about, and up it came. Wasn't anywhere near as bad as I was afraid it would be. Not that I'm anxious to repeat it!

I've been being careful so far today, had a latte and plan to stick to softer stuff.

Congratulations on getting your first fill, I am glad it went easy for you. I find them to be relatively simple too.

As for the PB, well, what can I say except welcome to the club. Are you being a bit careful with what your eating now that you had that first fill? Things you ate before the fill may not agree with your band now. I know I cannot eat crackers. That is just like eating bread for me and will cause a PB every time.

Thanks Susan - I just didn't chew well enough. I was distracted and not paying attention. Good lesson!

Since I had my second fill, I've had to say goodbye to all pasta, rice and breads. Of course, I was really stubborn about it and had to learn through a few PB's. LOL!!! Everyone is different, so we all have to learn by trial and error.

My DH was quite amused, as he's gone through this all. I thought I had learned from watching him, kinda forgot that we all are different and our bands are different at different times!