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Using the band to the best of its ability

Hi, I am concerned. I know I am a person who needs restirction. I was banded June 5th. I want to use the band to the best of its ability but I am very nervous with getting fills and having to worry if I ever got the flu or if something ever gets stuck. The flu thing really scares me, even with a flu shot I got so sick last yr . I dont know what I would of done if I had the band. My Dr is 1 1/2 hr away and as badly as I was vomiting I dont know if I could get there. Maybe I am borrowing trouble but getting several fills makes me worry about things like that but with out it I am not getting the most out of my band especially if I still feel hungry. Did you worry about these things after getting filled ? or has it ever happened to you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Kim:)

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Kim, just take the fills slowly. You will know when you are too tight . The doctor will sit you up to drink . Just follow the signs of your body and tell him you need some take out. I wouldn't worry about getting the flu for now. If you do, just take some pepto bismal or something like that. The band will not let you vomit from your stomach, it will stop it. I would just take it slow on the fills. Julie

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