new member, banded 10-28-08. Have lost 25 pounds, Got my first fill 12 -19-08 4 cc's and I feel it is a little tight. Have gone back to liquids and will try for a few days. Holidays were no problem, have no appetite right now.:thumbup:

Hi Linda, and

It sounds like you are doing great with your band thus far. You said you had your first fill and are feeling a little tight. Are you making sure to take very small, teeny bites and chew them to absolute mush? Are liquids going down ok? I am just trying to get a better idea of what you are experiencing so we can help you determine if you are too tight, or just not used to being filled yet.

i wonder too. unless it's mushies, i have pain after 2 bites.

sometimes i quit there, or take a break & continue when pain subsides. pain 10 - 20 mins. can it be stuck? why would it be trying to go thru the stoma so quickly? it's sure not an overfilled pouch! still experimenting w/time of day & texture of foods. lap-band sure is high maintenance, & i've traded in one weight-related depression for another. when i can eat i don't get full, so can i possibly be too tight????? shouldn't i feel a pressure/pain when my pouch fills & not w/every bite?

help!!!!!

Just joined in today, 12/27. I have just begun my journey I have had all pre-testing procedures done, including psychologist and nutritionist evaluations. Just waiting for insurance approval. However, the endoscopy showed that I have a duodenal ulcer and gastritis. My GI doctor said that should not cause any problem with going ahead with my lapband surgery - I hope that is the case. I have Blue Shield PPO and they have assured me that they do cover at 100% for my co-morbidity reasons. I would love to hear from those of you who have just had their banding and from those of you who have had their banding a while ago. I would like to get feedback on all aspects - please don't be shy - I would like you to be completely honest with me. Happy Holidays to you all and thank you.:hurray:

Hi Linda, and

susan, will you please my message under your's & let me know what you think. by the way, you look like me in your pic! thanks, petlover

It sounds like you are doing great with your band thus far. You said you had your first fill and are feeling a little tight. Are you making sure to take very small, teeny bites and chew them to absolute mush? Are liquids going down ok? I am just trying to get a better idea of what you are experiencing so we can help you determine if you are too tight, or just not used to being filled yet.

susan, will you please read my message & tell me what you think. by the way, you look like me in your pic!

thanks, petlover

Hi Linda, and

It sounds like you are doing great with your band thus far. You said you had your first fill and are feeling a little tight. Are you making sure to take very small, teeny bites and chew them to absolute mush? Are liquids going down ok? I am just trying to get a better idea of what you are experiencing so we can help you determine if you are too tight, or just not used to being filled yet.

Susan, sorry it took me so long to reply. Lost my password, and was difficult to get anothere one. I do have to remind myself to take small bites, but it takes only a few bites to fill me up. 4 days after fill, I woke up with pain over r shoulder and down to shoulder blades. Felt like pleursy, but not. it took a few days but pain has gone, and I have now lost 30 pounds. no problems with Christmas. Ate very little. Yes liquids have gone down well. Maybe not used to being filled. different feeling than after surgery. Is 4 cc's the norm for first fill?:laugh: Linda 11