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Also got a Heparin shot just before surgery to minimize risk.

Woohoo Thats awesome! Congratulations!

MiniMi is right! What's done is done. Learn from it and move on. Can't live on what ifs. Best wishes!

Congratulations & best wishes on your new journey becoming healthier!

Filling is when the Dr injects saline into your band to give you the restriction to help you feel more satisfied with less food for longer periods of time. Some ppl need multiple fills to get there and some ppl need very little or none. It is not painful. Like I said in previous post, a little stick, like a shot and all done. The thought of it is more painful than the actual injection!

Nerves are all part of it. Focus on the prize of a healthier you! You'll be in my thoughts & prayers! PS don't forget chapstick.

Congratulations! LOL, yes sip, walk and rest. Walking is your friend right now!

Like Tom says, water & protein. I don't want to be a down, but it could take a few fills before you get enough restriction. I've had 1 fill and I am satisfied with smaller amounts, but still not in green zone. Most Drs don't spend enough time on this part of journey. Its rough, but doable. Hang in there! You'll be so happy you did, promise!

As your Dr about Imodium. Quite a few of us here had to take that. One pill does the trick. Yes, you do have to worry about dehydration. Call your Dr.

You are still in your healing stage, so just stick to your Drs orders and things will kick in. The first 6wks are for healing, not so much weight loss. Try not to compare yourself with others, you're on your own journey. Things will kick in,if you follow your instructions, I promise!

Hi Holly, welcome to the forum! You've come to the right place to learn about LBS . You will find knowledge, support &inspiration here too. So stick around and ask questions. I think when your Dr says" looking for surgical practice", he is talking about a Bariatric Center, who handles everything for insurance company. They also give free seminars to learn about the LB. You might even post here giving what city you live in and someone might be able to help find a place. You def want a good surgical team behind you and help you succeed on your journey. Your story pretty much sounds like the rest of us, yoyo dieting until metabolism is shot. I have always been successful taking weight off, but keeping it off is another matter. I'm pleased with my surgery so far. Its not a quick fix. The LB is just a tool and at first takes a lot of work learning to eat slower, chew more and make healthier choices. I wish you the best on your journey!

Congratulations to you both! Best wishes on your journey! If you ever have any questions feel free to pm me.

Was not numbed for my first fill either and it was really no big deal. Just like getting blood drawn. A little stick and all done.

What a gorgeous picture! Your daughter is beautiful and her proud daddy ain't to shabby either! Thanks for posting! I would call this picture a "Proud Moment".

Like everything else, All Dr does things differently!lol Mine is left right below rib cage

I have been on Prilosec for years now and it does work better than Tums. I can't speak of the unfill ,never had that, but I do want you to know that reflux can do a lot of damage to Esophagus and I want you to talk with your Dr right away. But def take the Prilosec or Prevacid. Prilosec usually takes a week before you feel any different. You take care of yourself!

It will work if you want it to. If your support team doesn't support you, we will. After you're healed a glass of wine is ok, a lot of ppl here have it. You can start walking right away, but any heavy lifting and crunches will have to wait 6wks. Most likely will have loose skin, but rather have loose skin then be dead from obesity. Your Dr will answer all these questions for you. We can give you all the advice, but the #1 piece of advice is follow your Drs orders. All Drs are different, we can only give you what our Dr tells us. You'll do fine!

Can't help you b/c I haven't had that problem, but I know there is a lot of ppl here who have. Just wanted to say I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope everything works out well! Good Luck!

Thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery! Just focus on the prize. You'll be on the banded side in short order! Congrats!

Chez took the words out of my mouth. Awesome! Congratulations! Very proud of you!

BTW, Congratulations on getting a date! Excitement & nerves are all a part of it. Learn all you can about LBS before you're banded and this is a good place for that. Best Wishes!