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Had my first fill today. I was told I am a very "hard stick" and that my port is deep. On the plus side of her having to dig and dig and dig--she told me that at least when I lose alot of weight my port wont protrude. I only got a little over 1cc because I was so nervous and then swollen after the digging that that ...was all I could tolerate at the time :) Now I am hungry and have to wait 4 weeks to get another. She intially put 2ccs in but took some out and I was scared to argue since she is very experienced at fills and if I needed an emergency unfill this weekend--she told me the fellows at the ER aren't very good. ARGGGGG I hope I have at least a little restriction. Total I am down now is 21lbs though.

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The nurse who does my fills put in 2cc's in my second fill then took 1 out. I was disappointed because I want to "get there" as fast as possible, however, she was right because its been 3 weeks and I think I am at my sweet spot. :)

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I had my first fill on Wednesday. The nurse put in 3 cc's. My band holds 10. It wasn't bad at all! I have to wait 4 weeks for my 2nd one too. I'm not really feeling any restriction, which I know is normal. I'm trying not to let it discourage me.

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Had my first fill 1/25. 3cc in a 11cc realize band. Dr did it with floro so he knew exactly where my port was. He wanted to do the 4 week thing, but I told him I would know within 10 days if I have restriction. I scheduled 3 more appointments 2 weeks apart. Told him I would cancel if I don't need them. If I need an unfill, I will use one of the appointments for that. I am down 38# entirely on my own with no help from the band. I figure it's time for it to go to work for me.

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