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I can eat a cheeseburger (only about half) and gotta chew chew chew and take really small bites but yeah I can...

So I just had my first fill yesterday and am doing really good but I have noticed that my left shoulder hurts again...is that normal after a fill???

Just wondering...If it can take up to 1-2 weeks for a fill to kick in does that mean I could end up even tighter then I am now if what I feel right now is swelling? That may not be a very good thing...

Thanks for the update... I did some research on the Pandora bracelet WOW they will cost a fortune! I have decided to create my own I have been watching a lot of You Tube and saw many different kinds from the made from scratch kind to already made..Since I am dedicated to losing this weight for good I'm gonna make one from scratch (make my own chain) it ought to be fun...That way it wont cost me so much in the long run and it will be a wonderful reminder of how far I have come from the start of my journey!

Whats a Pandora bracelet? what kind of charms do you plan on putting on them? I wanted to do something like that was thinking of a tatoo but I dont like them so why bother with that? I want something to show/remind me of the weight I have lost.

Sticky rice like the kind in sushi...that was my first stuck episode and it was really my fault cuz I didnt chew well but still sushi rice and jasmine rice are not my friends.

I was thinking the same thing...maybe she posted on the wrong thread?

Just got my first fill yesterday and I felt it the moment he put the Fluid in I got a lump in my throat and could actually feel the barium I drank trickle through my band... and I feel much more restriction when I eat then I did before I got my fill. I have 3cc in a 4cc band so I'm almost full.

I just had my first fill and I think it's the pain I get in my shoulder or a small burp...I'm still learning what it is but I think thats it....

Just got back from my first fill and I feel GREAT! I actually feel the restriction again like when I was first banded. I pureed myself some Soup and couldn't eat it all. Oh the Wonder of a good fill! I had 1.5 put in at surgery and 1.5 now to bring me to a total of 3cc in a 4cc band. I hope it stays like this for a while...

I like that!!! I need to use that as my motto as well..Thanks

I just got my first fill and I feel that way as well. my stomach is full but my stomach still growls.

Yeah they only offer the 4cc in Mexico...so far so good no problems here.

I'm so glad they did my fill under fluroscopy...The doctor had no problem at all finding my port and was able to see the liquid pass through to gauge how much fluid to fill me with...

Still havent lost any weight this weeks...I actually gained 1lb last week and lost it this week so I guess that is a loss right. Well I get my first fill today lets hope it helps jump start my weight loss.

I will be having my 1st fill tomorrow (yippie) and was told not to eat. I was wondering if I could at least have a protein shake or something like that does anyone know what the guideline is for fills???

I know right...I was reading where some Sept. Bandsters were already getting fills! I had to wait 6-8 weeks before my doc would even consider a fill, then I have to wait another 6-8 weeks in between fills! I sure wish all doctors would get together and make solid guidelines for this kind of stuff. sure is furstrating!

Hey you where have you been...hope your well I have been wondering about my fellow Aug. bandsters....

HA HA HA HA TOO FUNNY!!!

I was drinking this "Bonafont" Jamaica flavored water until I found out it was sweetened with sugar and contained 50 cal for 8 oz and 12 carbs...it was delish but I don't drink it anymore guess it's back to good old Crystal lite..That could be why I haven't been losing weight but just maintaining huh?

This makes the most sense to me. I think I'm gonna follow this menu my doc said no food before the fill and Clear Liquids for 24 hours after...no other instructions were given about when to start regular food again but this schedule sounds good to me.

Around 11am is my fill time...Hope I dont feel too hungry... I was reading some papers that my doctor sent me and it says to not EAT 7 hours before a fill and only Clear liquids for 24hours after fills. I read on here that some people have to do clear liquids then full liquids then mushies then reg food. Is that normal for all after a band or just what the Doctor ordered. Mine said clear fluids for 24 hours so does that mean I can go back to normal food after 24hours??

Thanks very interesting.... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

someone told me its the band pressing on the diaphram thus pushing on a nerve that runs to the shoulder.... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

If you chew well and take small bites you may never have a PB episode. so just keep that in mind when you eat. I have been banded for 9 weeks now and have not PB...now that may all change after I have my fill but I just need to keep in mind that if I eat slow and chew well then I shouldn't have a problem. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01