Well our month is almost done and now we are on the the next big hurdle in our journey... our first fill:w00t:

I am scheduled for July 14th at 3:00

I already know that my Dr. does all his fills under x-ray so as to get the port the first stick and do a swallow test too:ohmy: All I can think about now is that swallow test following surgery... that thinned out stuff was so Nasty tasting stuff... :Angel_anim:

But First Fill I'm excited!! I'm starting to get my hunger back and while I am only able to eat about 3/4 to 1 cup b4 I feel full the full feeling doesnt last long... don't know how much of that is cause it's still mushies and flows through the band pretty easily but I'm ready for the next step!!:smile2:

i have to admit my palms were sweating and i was anxious while at the dr's office waiting for my first fill! but it was no big deal. being on clear liquids for 2 days (then full for 2 tho i probably won't mind that part so much) is not much fun to - when i feel healthy and ready to eat! i'm so hungry! headache and all. but it's just 2 days. i admit i had very watery cream of wheat a little while ago because i was going nuts but i'll just take it one hunger pain at a time! that settled me down for a while!

My First fill is scheduled for 8/19/08. My doctor like to wait 8 weeks from surgery.

324 preop diet

303 Banded 6/25/08

283 Current

185 Goal

First fill done!!! I went in this morning. I had 3.8 cc's put in and feel pretty good. It didn't hurt but I was so nervous...went very quickly.

I haven't had a thing to eat all day and was okay til about an hour ago and now my stomach is growling. I guess I will go for a shake and see if that puts an end to the rumbling in my tummy.

Wow Robin, you are doing fantastic, almost half way to goal already!!! That's awesome!!

I get my first fill August 21 as my doctor is going to South Africa!!!!!!

UUUGGGGG I was banded June 17 and feel I need a fill but hey the band is in and it is only aa few weeks off and I will need to work hard at still trying to lose and maybe appricate the band LOL

Had my first fill this morning. Everything went beautifully. I was really worried about the pain, but all I felt was a tiny pinch and then some pressure. But it was a piece of cake! I had to drink 3oz of water. It was the strangest feeling ever! But I felt full! It was incredible! I am on clear liquids today, full liquids tomorrow and then mushies for 2 days, then back to normal. I'm so happy! I was down 4 more pounds too! So it's been a good day here!! Started to feel hungry just about 20 mins ago, mind you I had my fill at 10am, and I started to feel hungry around 4:30! Thats amazing to me! I can't wait to finally get started!! :cool2:

I'm concerned because I talked to my docs nurse and she told me he does little fills anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 cc. All the info on LBT, people are getting alot more. My first fill is Aug. 8th and I was banded on June 16th. My doc is very adament about waiting 6 weeks or so. I'm just concerned about my appetite. I'm hungry already, how can such a small fill make a difference?:confused2: Leah

Diva it may depend on the size of your band... I have a 10cc band...

had a 3cc pre-fill and only got 1 cc for a total of 4

Doc said straight up he likes to take it slow and easy

so waited 6 HUNGRY weeks and then 1 cc

then another cc every 4 or 5 weeks there after... so it's gonna be a fun summer I have a feeling.... still on the slow losing pace though so guess all is good... chin up girl

Thanks Huggie Bear I can always use the experience of one who has been there. Leah

Just got back from TJ for my first fill. I have a 9.75cc band and recieved 1.6cc. He actually gave me more and then after the floura. he had to take some out. Had to swallow that nasty pink crap 4 times!!! But, other than that it was very easy and pain free. I can definatly tell a difference. I could eat a lot of anything for the last week or so. Not any more!

Edited July 19, 200818 yr by Jillian68

I had my second fill yesterday! It was easy and quick and I have good restrction noW! I can only eat a few bites and I am full:biggrin2:

I have walked a lot in the past 2 days. 1.5 miles yesterday and I walked 3 miles :thumbup:to my sister's house this morning (I made her drive me back):scared2:

congratulations cathychatts on your restriction and your exercise!

last night the band did it's job for me - again! - i had more on my plate but i was full and that was it. i really wanted more in my brain but my band said no. so now i am having the leftovers for lunch today. it is amazing how this thing works!

enjoy the restriction!

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I had my second fill yesterday! It was easy and quick and I have good restrction noW! I can only eat a few bites and I am full:biggrin2:

I have walked a lot in the past 2 days. 1.5 miles yesterday and I walked 3 miles :thumbup:to my sister's house this morning (I made her drive me back):smile:

Congrats, Cathy! I have been finding I am eating smaller portions and being satisfied. Don't know if that means I have restriction or not, but I think I am eating less these days.The weight loss has slowed down considerably but then so has my exercise. This month is insane. I have been traveling 90 miles one way to a class 4 days a week, plus trying to keep up with my job. The class will be done at the end of the month so then I plan to get started exercising again. Also fill #3 on the 31st so maybe in August I can get the ball rolling again. I am ok with just maintaining this month since so much is going on. I am envious that you can walk so far! I am pooped after 1 mile and its been soooooo hot!:wink2:

I had my first fill on July 16th. I think I was told I had 3 cc already in and she added another .8cc. Does that sound right. Not very much.

However, my restriction is awesome! They said that restriction would only last a few days and that I would be back to normal eating soon. It's been 3 days and I'm still feeling the fabulous restriction.

It seems docotors are very different on the fill guidelines. After my fill I was told liquids for the rest of that day, soft foods the second day and then normal foods after that.

I'm scheduled for another fill in 2 1/2 weeks.

For those of you Jazzy Junes that are around the 40 lb weight loss, what's your excersize regimen like? I haven't done anything but I'm thinking that's why I've only lost 23 lbs. Although I'm not complaining, I love what I've lost. I'd still like to increase the loss if I can.

Was banded june 30th first fill is aug 13th i cant wait my doc says you have to lose 6 pds between fills or he wont give you any