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First Fill Done!!

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sweetsoutherngirl

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I had my first fill today at True Results in Houston. I was nervous and really did not know what to expect. I waited almost a hour for my turn, filled out paper work and went to the back with the nurse. She was trying to make me more comfortable by telling me everything she was doing but that did not work :) She started with a small needle and lots of pushing, which just felt odd. It did not hurt, but it did not feel good either. She determined that she need a longer need to reach my port, so the second time was a charm. She took out the saline that was in the band and measured it. I have a 10CC band and there was already 5CC in it!! :blink: She added 1 CC today for a total of 6 in my band. No wonder I have not been hungry!! I sat for about 15 minutes and drank my water and I am feeling good. I am on liquids for today and soft food tomorrow and then back to regular food. I have lost 12 pounds since my surgery and I will see them again next month. I hope it will be another good month for me!!

 

On a side note since I first began the process with them in December I have lost a total of 33 pounds!! :)

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That is great. I am also going to True Results in Houston. I just had my surgery on Monday. I am little nervous about the saline. Who did your surgery? Dr. Hollis? I am very happy for you. 33 pounds is a great jump!

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My doc put 4cc in my band during surgery! Congrats girlfriend; you are doing good. I am two years post opt and I still want to lose 30 more. I am also a southern girl in Birmingham, Alabama. I wish you much success!

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I hate needles and Im terrified of my first fill - just got banded last week......................plenty of time to freak out about it. LOL Im down 29 pounds in the 3 weeks so far on liquid...................feeling great today................cant wait for this journey!!!!!!! So can you feel the fill???? YIKES!!!!

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The only thing you feel is the first needle numbing the area..If you don't look at it, its not that bad..the scary part is seeing how big the second needle is..Really just turn away...you'll be fine..

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