(Originally posted 5-31-06 - I deleted the post from the thread but I wanted to keep the info)

Well everyone, I did it. I had my first fill today! Yay for me! I have to stay on liquids for A WEEK! OMG. Boo for me. lol

I had my fill at Dr. Jayaseelan's office - very nice people - and it didn't hurt at all. Not even the "bee sting" of the Lydocain. I felt it, but it didn't hurt. I was all in a panic for nothing. I know Janet, you told me - by now you'd think I'd listen to you more often, huh? I'm still worried about infection but it's highly unlikely so I'll just have to suck it up and stop even considering it.

My first fill is 1.4cc's in my 4cc band. I'm worried it might be a little too much, I'm very aware of my sternum area right now. I could feel my water, and now my broth going through, and I'm a little worried about when I move back to solid food. I'm even more worried about the "2 week kick in" ! I'm telling myself that between the frequent first-fill evaporation, and that because my monthly friend is visiting right NOW (of course it had to be right when I go for my first fill!) that maybe that 2 week kick in will be more like an even trade. What do you think? I know, I'm trying to bargain with science! That always works, right?. lol

how long after did you wait for a fill? I'm thinking I might wait and only go in if my weight loss slows - thanks for sharing - even though its old - its new to me!

Were you starving before got your first fill?

?? I was banded 3 weeks ago and wont have my first fill for three more and I feel like I never had anything done!!!! Ive lost 26 so far and REALLY dont want to gain. It is true hunger too becuase it makes me ravenous, weak and MEAN...