First Fill-STARVING!

[healthy-me-in-Az 0]

Hi everyone! Finally had my first fill yesterday. I was a little nervous since it has been all this time and I haven't had it yet. It was no big deal. I layed down, she put the needle in and while the needle was in, I sat up and drank. We decided it was enough. Frankly, I didn't want anymore so she thought it was fine. I have 2cc in my band now. She had an intern with her and explained to the intern that for a first fill she will put as much as 4cc in but it depends on the patient. I really only wanted a teeny tiny fill. I figure I lost 62 lbs with no fill so I should only need a little.

So now I am on Clear liquids until Sunday. OMGosh! I am STARVING! :biggrin: I am only allowed broth, herbal tea, and sf Jello. UGH! On the up-side, I am down 3 lbs from yesterday's weight! Maybe I will make my Valentine's goal after all.

[melinda_205 0]

Hey Healthy, WTG on the weight loss! I was also banded in July of 09 ( havent lost as much weight as you), my doctor usually tells me to just sstay on liquids for the following 24 hours. I'm not telling you to go against your doctors orders but if you are really hungry maybe a small amount of eggs or something really soft would be ok...you could always call the on call doctor to make sure if you would feel safer doing that. Good luck with your journey!

[healthy-me-in-Az 0]

Hi Melinda. You are sooo right! It isn't funny how each surgeon has a different protocol? There really isn't a 'right' way to all this. I made it through my three days. My only cheat was a Protein Shake on Sat afternoon. I was actually feeling light headed. It was fine and I felt so much better. But man, am I glad that 72 hours is over!

[melinda_205 0]

I am sure that you are glad it is over! I know that we have all had to go for more than 3 days after our surgery but for some reason that sounds like forever now! Hope you have great success on with your journey..

Melinda