I will admit, I was nervous for my first fill after reading bad fill stories. However, I was pleasently surprised to find it to be quick & easy! First my doctor just numbed the area with a small needle then injected 4.8 cc's of saline into my 10 cc band, while he had me drink a glass of Water. The whole process was quick and easy..the worst part is being on liquids for 48 hours! :smile: I will be on mushies tomorrow, which is nice...just in time for my 23rd birthday! :w00t:

Just thought I would share a happy fill story!

Do you have a lap band or realize band? When were you banded. I go for my first fill on April 30, was banded April 1 with the realize band.

I have the AP Lapband...I was banded on the 27th of March.

I just had my first fill on Sunday with the Realize Band. It was pretty painless also. I initially got 4cc's but couldn't swallow so he took it down to 3.5. I seem to be doing ok. I am getting fuller faster and am way tighter in the morning. I haven't had any PB'ing experience (yet...knock on wood) so that's good.I already want more though as I haven't seen the scale move yet.

I got my first fill today and it went fine. No pain or anything. However, I forgot to ask how much he put in...Its going to drive me crazy...Maybe I will call tomorrow and ask.

I am 4 weeks post op and I'm going for my first fill in a couple days. He didn't say anything about being on thin liquids afterwards. Is that the way it always is? I hope not. Going to a conference next week and hope I can eat at least SOMETHING normal! LOL

I am 4 weeks post op and I'm going for my first fill in a couple days. He didn't say anything about being on thin liquids afterwards. Is that the way it always is? I hope not. Going to a conference next week and hope I can eat at least SOMETHING normal! LOL

It seems like most surgeons I've seen here say to be on liquids or mushies for a small period of time but others don't. He should tell you at the fill visit but you can always call the office and ask and explain why you're asking. LOL I had to postpone my first fill because I had to go 100 miles away to my cousins 1st birthday party and the next day I had a baby shower. I guess I didn't want to feel stupid or something. LOL