I went for a check up today and got my first fill. The Dr was very pleased with my weight loss (11 more pounds since my last appt. on 15 Dec) and said it was up to me whether or not to get a fill. I told him I had been getting quite hungry and could I please get a smidge .... so he put in 2cc's. I go back in 3 weeks to see how it's going.

It was no big deal...only felt a small sting when he gave me the numbing shot. Then I sat up and took a couple of sips of Water and then I was out of there.

I like his scale better, I came right home and weighed and mine was 2 pounds more. My highest weight was from my first visit to his office. I'll see if it's still off after my next visit. I'm using his as my official weight anyway.

Hey Teresa!

Congrats on the weight loss. You will have to keep us up to date on how your hunger is now that you got a fill and how your eating changes too. I've been told that once you start getting the fills things really change.

Keep us up to date!

Teresa: Thanks for the update. And congratulations.

I go for my first fill on Monday, and I liked reading about your experience so I'll know what to expect.

Knowing what to expect from reading others experiences here is very helpful. I wasn't scared at all and knew the only thing I would feel is the initial poke to numb the area. After I was numb the Dr pushed and felt about 3 times and then stuck it in. I could sense the pressure from his probing but didn't feel anything.

This morn I was drinking my Protein shake as usual on the way to work and all the sudden I couldn't take another drink, I only had half of it. Then I only had 1 egg where I have been eating 2. It's so weird, I can't feel any difference but I just reach a point that I can't take another bite or I would be sick ~ it's hard to describe and kinda cool, not feeling hungry like I was and being completely satisfied with just a small amount.

Teresa, congratulations on the big loss since surgery! I'm glad your fill wasn't painful. Thanks for sharing!

I had my first fill this afternoon.

I have a 10cc band, and the nurse put in 4cc of saline.

She didn't numb the area. Actually, the first time she pricked me she missed - hit some scar tissue. The next time she hit the mark, and I felt a sensation internally immediately. The needle pricks were not painful or uncomfortable as all.

I have two more fill sessions booked - the first in two weeks, and the next two weeks after that. They suggested that after the third fill to "sit" with it for a little while to determine if I've reached the "sweet" spot. That is not to rush back in and ask for more (or maybe less) fill.

Also, I'm on full fluids just for today - Protein shakes - and back to food tomorrow. The first few sips of Water gave me a rollicking case of hiccups. And the first few sips of Protein shake were a little weird.

It's been about 4 1/2 hours since the fill, and I still feel a pressure but not as assertive as it was.

Congrats everyone!! This is such an awesome tool to have in the comforts of your home! I love this website!!!!

I just recieved my 1st fill today I am 6 weeks out and I feel great! I was very pleased that I had a 7 Lb loss over the last 4 wks....my doc was pleased as well considering the holidays and that I had not fills yet~!~ YEAH!! Usually they said that they will do the 2nd fill in 2 wks but because I had a good loss they are pushing me out 4 wks for my 2nd fill! I can not wait to see where we all are a few months from now! Look at us change:cool2:

Had my 2nd fill today. I lost 6lbs in the 3 weeks since my last fill. I can definitely feel this one. I sipped the water in the office just fine but once I got out to the car and took a drink from my water bottle, I could feel that one. Not painful but uncomfortable. I'm having cream of chicken soup for dinner and maybe a protein shake later if needed. I go back in 3 more weeks. Oh, he put 1.5cc so I have a total of 3.5cc now. He had a little more trouble finding the port this time but it still didn't hurt. I'm right on target with my losses but I've been hungrier so we went ahead with the fill.

hi all well i went and got a fill yesterday and it seems to be doing alright. i now have 3cc's in a 10cc band. it didn't hurt as i thought it would. so i guess its working i had 2protein shakes and 1 slim jim and thats all.