Hello all, my name is Rodger I had my surgery on 9/17/08 and my first fill today a couple of hours ago. I have been reading along for some time and just wanted to introduce my self. I have lost 27.5 pre and post op and am very excited about getting my 1st fill. I have great hopes that the fill will move me from feeling all alone on a diet to having the tool needed to get full sooner and the full feeling lasting longer. I wish everyone the best and believe very strongly that each and every one of us can move to a happier healthier life.

How did your fill go??? I had surgery on Sept. 18th. My first fill is scheduled for Nov. 12th. So far I have lost 16 lbs. I am very excited but also very scared about my first fill. I feel this is when our real journey will start with the band. I know a lot of people who have had bypass (my support group) more with that type of surgery than with lap band, so not to many people to compare stories with.

Good luck, and may the band be with you! Ha-Ha

Good for you on the weight loss. My surgery was on 9/26 and I have lost around 16 pounds post surgery. I have my first fill 11/12 How did you know that you needed a fill? I am not hungry most of the time and I am not so sure that I get a fill anyway I would like to know what you think about it. my email is Sharmons@sisqtel.net

I had surgery on 9/30 and I go for my 1st fill tomorrow! (10/28)

Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous about this.

I was down 28lbs@ 2wks post op, so from the 2wks pre & 2 wks post I was pretty happy about that, but that last 10 days or so, man I've been a HUNGRY monkey! I called & talked to one of the girls at the office, she stated this was norman, that ll my swelling was gone & I was ready for a fill. Man it couldnt come at a better time. I've noticed I've put on 3lbs, and I was so feeling like I had 'failed' the band.

So, I'm gonna get my self motivated again, and see bigger changes by the holidays, especially Christmas!

We've come this far! We can do it! =D ....right?lol....

I was banded 9/8 and had my 1st fill 10/24..it was a weird experience i wont lie..the only thing that hurt was the lidocaine which is a pinch and a burning sensation to the numb the area..after it was numb i stood with my back against the wall and he located my port and stick the needle in..while he was injecting saline i was drinking water to see how it goes down...i have 2cc in a 11cc band i go for my next fill 12/5...good luck and dont be nervous it wasnt as bad as i thought it would

Don't be nervous about the fill. It is the same as getting a shot. I had my done under xray and I watched the whole thing. I will say that I do now have restriction. I have only been able to get Soup and salad to go down. I have gotten meat stuck twice. So I may be a bit tight but I am going to go with it and see if it loosens up.

Good luck to you and don't be affarid.

I was banded on 10/16 and go for my first fill on Monday (Nov. 2) My doctor routinely schedule's the first fill around a month out. Which is good, because I have hardly any restriction and while I've cut my portions, I do get hungry pretty quickly.

I was the same way the farther I got out from my surgery the bigger my appitite and the less restriction. Since the fill 3 cc's added to the two cc's put in during the surgery, I am very restricted. As for the full feeling I don't really have that but I am not having alot of hunger. Good luck.

I new I needed the fill because even though I was watching what I was eating I could eat anything I wanted without restriction. I would eat a meal and though I was satisfied I could of continued eating. My doctor said the way to gague if you need a fill is if you have gone a couple of weeks without weight loss and you have a desire to snack. Good Luck.

So it's been 4 days since my 1st fill.

I've been a little busy, but I wanted to pop back in and let y'all know my fill was great. I was able to see & watch what all they were doing, and I didnt feel anything, IT DIDNT HURT! YAYE!!!!

I was a bit worried about it.

I had about 1.5cc ...but now I have 4.5cc feeling good, eating good, noticing restriction, but THANK GOD, I'm not having any food intolerances.

Hope this will help someone...

Thanks for walkin me through mine =D

I had surgery on 9/30 and I go for my 1st fill tomorrow! (10/28)

Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous about this.

I was down 28lbs@ 2wks post op, so from the 2wks pre & 2 wks post I was pretty happy about that, but that last 10 days or so, man I've been a HUNGRY monkey! I called & talked to one of the girls at the office, she stated this was norman, that ll my swelling was gone & I was ready for a fill. Man it couldnt come at a better time. I've noticed I've put on 3lbs, and I was so feeling like I had 'failed' the band.

So, I'm gonna get my self motivated again, and see bigger changes by the holidays, especially Christmas!

We've come this far! We can do it! =D ....right?lol....

hi

We have the same lap surgery date, I had my first fill on Halloween. I had the same issue I lost 15 post surgery, gained 3lbs. And I have been hungry and eating like crazy. I'm a little discourage but my Dr said I would gain a few lbs and after this fill 4CC. He stated I may gain more weight before the next fill. Hang in there