Hi All,

I get my first fill today:) !! I can't wait. I don't want to face the scale though:nervous , I have been eating way too much with no restriction. I am so excited to go get this done! I feel like then I will finally be on the journey. I haven't felt restriction since right after surgery(which was swelling). Wish me luck! I'll be honest and post what I gained tomorrow:rolleyes:

Turner24

pre-op wt 389

2weeks post-op 377

today???????????????

Good Luck on your fill!!! Don't expect miracles with it, and be patient, it takes each of us different time, to reach that point of restriction we need. But you will get there---we all do!!

Look forward to reading about your fill experience!

Good Luck with the scale---but remember, it is only part of the equation, take measurments, inches fall off even when pounds don't! And you are regaining health with this---which is #1!!!

Once again---good luck!!!

Kat

I have my first fill today too! Mine is in about and hour and half. We'll have to compare notes. I'm definitely NOT restricted and I'm eating too much lately. I'll let you know how it goes...

The fill went fine. My Dr would only put in 1cc at a time, I wanted 2cc. I have a 5cc band. The needle part wasn't as bad as I expected. They used an ultrasound machine to locate the port- so only 1 stick:clap2: . Okay, the bad news..... I gained 6lbs!!!!!:embarassed: I knew I would. Pray I feel some restriction! DR. said if no restriction in 1week will add more for free-(no office or fill charge!). So at least they want to get it right! I am on liquids for 24hrs and then we will see!! Thanks for all the support. DJ ( I can't remember the other letter-sorry:o ) Let me know how your fill went today too!! Your the first person I've met that was banded around when I was!! Lets support each other on this journey!!

Thank you all!! Lots of love:) :kiss

Turner24

Banded 10/30/06

pre-op wt 389

post op wt 377

1st fill 12/4/06 wt=383:(

you may not feel much restriction until after the first 2 or 3 fills so dont get disappointed if you don't...its a part of the process...better to do it slowly and gage your bodys responce then do what my dr did and put in the full 4cc in a 4cc band on my 2nd fill...needless to say i was a very sick puppy couldn't hold down water, vomiting fleme it was awful...so slow is best...goodluck on your fill...keep us posted on how you fair.

Turner, don't worry too much about that 6 lbs. I gained about the same before I had a fill. You will be fine. Good luck.