Haven't been on here too much! Using my tumblr blog and my fitness pal! Just wanted to update anyone that cares to listen Today I had my first fill. My surgeon said that based on my weight loss of 42lbs in 3 months (she called me a show off and an over achiever…haha) she would feel confident sending me on my way without one, but it was up to me. I told her that some days I’d been getting hungry between meals and kind of snacking so a small one may help me. She agreed. So I got my fill(painless and easy as hell), sat there for a minute and drank some water to make sure I could get it down, and got a B12 shot! I love how they make me feel! She said that I wasn’t on any dietary restrictions which kind of shocked me cuz everywhere I’ve read it’s always like 2-3 days of liquids or mushies after a fill. The only thing she said was to chew more than I normally do and take smaller bites just in case I’m swollen or irritated because everyone reacts to fills differently. I feel a little tight and a small amount of shoulder pain (kinda like what I get when I eat too fast) but other than that I’m doing great! I had brocolli cheddar soup for dinner just to be safe

Edited December 19, 201312 yr by LapBandLo

I'm getting my first fill since I had most taken out over three years ago today. Excited and yet scared. I am struggling way too much and I want to get back on board with my lap band. Glad you are doing so well, keep it up!

Wish me luck. I am so glad I found this board again, reading lots of posts here has made me want to get my butt back in gear and start loosing again.

I have never given up, just taken several side roads on my weight loss journey.