Sandraz1036

Tuesday is my first fill and I was wondering if you could advise what I can expect? How do I know how much fill I should get so it works? Does it hurt? I want to ensure my success and don't want to get too low of a fill yet don't want to get too much. How can I make sure I get the most out of my visit? Any advice? Any feedback is most appreciated. Sandy

Hi Bandista: Thank you. I am very happy I found this Forum as well. Unfortunately, I had my procedure done through True Results and I won't be seeing the surgeon ever again, unless something goes wrong (Knock on wood). They seem to be a lot less formal and personable. However, the process was quick and I was able to obtain financing through them for this procedure. So it worked for me. Hearing others have gone through what I have is very comforting. I was really concerned the band wasn't working since I was able to eat such a large meal yesterday. After yesterday, I have been good, though. I was just so hungry and was waiting for the band to kick in which it never did so I got real worried. My first fill is scheduled on 2/11. I do plan on having this done every month at least for the first year. Should everything go well, I believe I should be at my goal weight at the end of a year anyway. I understand where my husband is coming from. However, this is why I chose this particular procedure because I don't want to deprive myself from food I love. I just want to be able to control my portions and be in control of myself. Again, thank you. Sandy

TerryDumont46; Carolinagirl and 2muchfun: Thanks for your feedback. How long did it take you to hit your sweet spot with the fills? How do you know your at that point? What do you feel like? What will my first appointment be like for my fill? Do they have an amount that they start you with and go from there or do they inject you and ask you how you feel? Does it hurt when they inject you? Will I feel sick afterwards? Carolinagirl, wow! You lost 153 pounds. How long did this take you? Has the weight steadily come off or did you have a difficult time in the beginning and finally saw the weight come off later on? Hell, all of you guys are doing great! I can't wait until I lose enough weight where people notice and I am forced to buy new clothes. I can't wait to lose this extra person. Any tips you can provide me with? I want to be successful. My husband is a little hesitate that I will succeed only because he has seen me try diet after diet with no success. However, I told him this lap band was going to be what made it happen. I am confident that I can do it this time. Sandy

Thank you so much for your tips. I really appreciate it. I will definitely look at these videos. Unfortunately, I did not have to attend a seminar and am a little disappointed with the place I chose to have the procedure. It felt like a car wash. In and out very quickly. The doctor met me 5 minutes before the surgery and never afterwards. Most of my research was my own. However, the place was very clean, and they did have a very nice and experienced medical staff. However, I think this surgery has become so common to many physicians that it is no longer looked upon as a big deal. I think the surgeon is just very confident over his work. I never have to see him again unless there is a problem. I found this to be weird as I thought I would have at least a follow up visit after surgery but this was not the case. My advocate has not called me once after the surgery to see how I am doing. With the above said, I am so glad I found this site. I think any questions or concerns I may have, others have gone through the same, and can offer advice like yourself. Very much appreciated. Sandy

Bandster's Hell, Hey I like that! That fits perfectly with how I feel. For as much research as I did and all the questions I asked, I still find myself second guessing how this whole thing works. Any tips or advice you can offer?

Yes, I was given the o.k. to eat mushy food on my third week which started today. Everything I ate was mushy and listed in the food list. From what I am finding out, each doctor has there own opinion on what their patients should eat during these weeks following surgery. I couldn't wait until my third week which started today, and boy did I cure my hunger pangs. I was just so worried that something was wrong since I could eat as much as I did. Thank you for easing my mind. I am glad this appears to be a normal thing for everyone. I am looking forward to my first fill. I've come this far and I don't want to fail. Thanks for replying to my message. It really means a lot. Sandy

I had my lap band surgery on January 16th. I followed the two week pre-diet and have successfully completed the two weeks after. However, I am a little concerned. After almost 4 weeks of eating a very light diet, mostly liquids, I had my first real meal tonight and then some. I had baked fish and spinach at first for dinner. I was still hungry and indulged in fat free sherbet. Shortly after that I was still hungry and had two heaping bowls of oatmeal. Is there something wrong with my Lap band? Why was I able to eat this without having the food get stuck, etc. Is my stomach healing and possibly, I won't have full restraint until my first fill which is Feb. 11th. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to put on weight after successfully losing 25 pounds in 4 weeks. Kindly advise and thank you. Sandy