First Fill what should i expect?????

[mandyMO 67]

Ok so today I get my first fill! What should I expect? Should I eat and drink before I go or not?

[LowPSI 0]

Eating and drinking is fine, though they will likely weigh you, so don't eat too much and remember that Water weighs 8.333lbs per gallon.

I was surprised at my first fill that I could feel the saline going in. The saline was room temp, so it felt cool (literally) going in. The doc gave me a local, so no real pain involved, though there was/is an occasional "Ugh" moment. I was made to drink a cup of Water - a sip at a time - to make sure I didn't have too much restriction. In my case, I have an 11cc band, had 3cc when installed and the doc added 2cc at my first fill. I had some restriction, which lasted for about 2 weeks. (You will most likely need to go on a liquid diet for a day or so.)

Enjoy the fill! Write down any questions you have for your doc.

[Miss Na 0]

This is good info to know!! I get my fill next month and I was wanting to know what to expect!! Thanx for the info!!

[bthomson 0]

I had my first fill last week. I didn't feel a thing!!! Since my fill, I have noticed that I am not as "starved" as I felt prior. In fact, very little food fills me up, and I am very satisfied. I was told to be on liquids the day of the fill and again the following day. I am eating regular again (no/low carb diet). Again....I feel wonderful since my first fill, and I'm positive the pounds will begin to "melt" off!!

[amyloveslou 11]

funny I just came home from my first fill... I had it done at the hospitial under flurioscopy it was painless. i felt a little weird pressure. i drank small sips of barium and we watched it go down and tru the band. he had started with 1 cc's and then added 2... 2 was too much it wouldnt go thru and we watched it go back up ( I think it was cool ) made me feel like i wanted to vomit.. he took out .5 and now it is perfect ! i am on liquid for 24 hrs I didnt eat before I went...then i start with mushies tomorrow for 24 hrs if all that is good then i can go back to regular food... my dr did tell me some dr's never do this some do this for the first fill but he does it for every fill. he can see how my band is doing and how much Fluid to add. I even came home withs 5 pics !

good luck !

Amy