Hey everyone, I'm sitting on the 9th floor of the Westin Hotel in San Diego, finally getting to play on the net.

The entire event was uneventful. I'm a bit sore, but doing well.

Dr. Huacuz and his team are great, explained everything, answered every question.

Having a few pangs of anxiety when thinking about not being able to eat solid food for a while but it passes.

Have the rest of the week off of work, we fly back to Walla Walla tomorrow morning.

Dr. Huacuz did my first fill last night, I needed only .75cc to get restriction.

It was very cool watching the barium drink on the x-ray...

:drool:

Caroline

ooh my - you got your first fill so quickly? wow - i've never heard of that! how are you feeling?

Actually I feel fine, I think I might be hungry?

hahaha - i second that!

I third that! LOL How cool to see your X-ray at least that would of made that awful drink a little bit more worth it for me. I love Westin chain. Enjoy, rest and relax. The time will go by fast and you'll be eating before ya know it. I can finally eat Monday and right after I had the surgery I never thought it would get it here. Take care and safe travels. :drool:

I can't stop thinking of food...it's fine when i am at work and then when i am at home, all I do is think of food. It's getting better. I am glad you had a dr that answered all your questions and made you feel at ease. Mine didn't at all, actually, the day before the surgery i called to ask him some questions and they told me he had the day off. I asked them to have him call me...(I won't get into the details makes me so mad) he called me at night for a few short minutes and barely answered my questions. Unfortunately, I didn't have many choices living overseas. He gave me brochures and booklet the day of the surgery (by the way half were in Arabic). My husband had them translated and when we asked him questions about it on our first visit...he said oh that ones' bad and just ripped it and told us to follow the english booklet...which says 2 weeks liquid and 2 weeks mushies. It's my first week anniversary on liquids...i have lost 12 pounds but I don't really care i am so bloated. So how do you feel with your fill? I thought we get it in a month?

did you get a fill, right after banding? I thought that you had to heal and it would be about 6 weeks before fill?

I thought you had to wait six weeks as well, but the doc said that it was ok to do it right away so the weight loss can begin. It was not a large fill.

I was just banded yesterday, March 14th. I was fine yesterday but in severe pain with my breathing right now. My friend who had the surgery 5 weeks ago said that is the gas under my diaphram. (sp?) I am trying to sit up and walk around as much as I can.

I don't get a fill for six weeks. I am not hungry at all. Burp even when drinking Water. Or should I say sipping water.

However, I am constantly thinking of food and each time I fall asleep I am even dreaming about food. GO FIGURE!!! I need counseling.

I was banded on Friday also! It sounds like what everone is saying is pretty normal. I am suprised about your fill though...wow! Same here food commercials keep coming on, food network, etc. I'm not even hungry it's just seeing the food that gets me down.Take care everyone & good luck!

shouldn't be getting filled that fast...you have at least 3 weeks to heal first...I would quetions this practice...I am a nurse and I've not ever hear od that...be careful

sharon;)

Many doctors put in three or four ccs in when they install the band. Mine did.

I was banded on Friday also! It sounds like what everone is saying is pretty normal. I am suprised about your fill though...wow! Same here food commercials keep coming on, food network, etc. I'm not even hungry it's just seeing the food that gets me down.Take care everyone & good luck!

When are you planning on returning to work? I am a teacher and am planning on going back tomorrow. However, as I sit here I wonder if I should type up sub plans? I have had a rough day. A short trip to Wal-Mart wore me out. Also, when wearing my bra it hurts going around and that is on the largest setting. Anyone else experiencing this?

Congrats on being banded. I know that Mexico patients do really well so you are in good hands. Good luck.

When are you planning on returning to work? I am a teacher and am planning on going back tomorrow. However, as I sit here I wonder if I should type up sub plans? I have had a rough day. A short trip to Wal-Mart wore me out. Also, when wearing my bra it hurts going around and that is on the largest setting. Anyone else experiencing this?

I am venturing out to work tomorrow for a meeting that is 1 hour long.That is about all I think I can handle. I actually work part time as a researcher and can make my own hours. I am basically a SAHM with 2 boys. I don't think I could go to work for a full day tomorrow...I would type up the sub plans and give yourself a rest! Also I was told no bra with underwire for a while...I am wearing a very stretchy & cozy sports bra, my one incision is right on my bra line...ouch!

I am venturing out to work tomorrow for a meeting that is 1 hour long.That is about all I think I can handle. I actually work part time as a researcher and can make my own hours. I am basically a SAHM with 2 boys. I don't think I could go to work for a full day tomorrow...I would type up the sub plans and give yourself a rest! Also I was told no bra with underwire for a while...I am wearing a very stretchy & cozy sports bra, my one incision is right on my bra line...ouch!

I think I might work a 1/2 day. I am waiting for my principal to cal me now. I don't wear underwire but I am still having problems. I can't just go out and buy any old bra. I am a 44J and have to have them special made. If I could handle it for 1/2 day I think I will be okay. Good luck to all tomorrow.