First fill blues

ozscot · April 26, 2008

I got my first fill one month after my surgery. Dr put in 4mls and was told that I would feel sore for a short time. After a day of feeling my pouch being squashed, constant burping and not being able to drink or eat anything. I went back and he took out 2mls, I could physically feel the band release and the pain and burping was gone. I now feel fantastic.

I am eating everything, except in smaller portions. Warning do not drink soft drinks or eat white bread. This is a no-no for me.

I do not feel hungry anymore. I get up in the mornings and have a bowl of Cereal and a cup of tea. lunch I have a small tin of mandarins and yogurt. Dinner- depends what the wife makes and of course a cup of tea. That is enough for me, which is fantastic as I would normally have triple that at least.

SherryW · April 26, 2008

ozscot - sounds like you're at the perfect fill right now for you. That's always great! A fill isn't a science that's for sure since every patient is different with different needs as fills go. I've been there myself....A FEW TIMES...on the overfilled part. It stinks having to go back for the slight unfill but, it's worth it. For some people, like myself, you don't get the full effect of the fill in the office, it comes a day or two later. I've been to the point where I couldn't swallow my own saliva and that's scarey! Anyway good for you to let your doc know you were having an issue and for getting it taken care of. Good luck with your band and have a great weekend!