Hi just a little about my self and some of my experiances. I was banded on Oct 29th 2007 and my first fill is on 12-12-07. I am scared yet excited about it. I have done OK I have lost 18lbs so far. I used to be a hugh coke drinker and amazing I have dropped that nasty habit. I have tried it but it just dont taste the same and I dont want it. I do drink alot of Water that is what my Doc really forces on me. I am very glad that I made the decision to get the lap band I have 3 boys and recently divorced. I made the decision based on my children I miss out on so much with them because of my weight: things like carnival rides go_karts, running and playing. I am all they have now their dad is a looser so he dont really have contact so I am now takeing control of my life and my kids will not me embarrased at school functions. I am so happy to join everyone on the band wagon.:clap2:

Christi

christi i was banded on oct 10 i have my first fill on dec 11th i am very nervous about it though im afraid of getting too much fluid in my band i dhave some restriction now and am really scared about it ! i live and hour away from my doc and dont really want to have to turn around and hour later or day later if im too restricted so ya i have alot of anxiety about that! are you glad you had your band? CONGRATS! IT TAKES ALOT TO MAKE A MAJOR DECISION FOR THE RIGHT REASONS YA KNOW! good luck !!!!

I JUST recived a call that my first fill had to be rescheduled.:phanvan I am disappointed because I am ready to get going on the weight loss, but a little relieved because I was nervous. In response to your earlier question about feeling your port...I can still feel mine. You can actually see where it is; there is a lump right at the base of my ribs. When I bend at the waist or sit along time it can be uncomfortable. At my last doctor visit though, he felt it and said everything looked fine. I didn't mention that it could be uncomfortable. I just assumed it would heal or something. I will tell him though when I get my fill, now scheduled for the 13th. Isn't yours on the 12th?? Well, now you have to let me know how it goes...

Good luck to you on your first fill and as you get going seriously in the process. Your kids are going to be so proud of you, and that is a wonderful example you are setting for them...to take care of yourself.

Cindi:ranger:

I keep reading about people having it done but have not found an explanation yet. What is it and how often do you need to have it done?

Thank you!!:rolleyes

a fill is where the doctor inserts saline into your band to make you fill more restriction.

That's great information! I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my question. It looks as though your journey is new too. I wish you much success!!

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Ok I got my first fill today went ok!! Not really anythig to it!! I dont fill any differnt yet but I am on liquids and soups for 24 hours so we will see how it goes!! Good luck to everyone