Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

This is just a woohoo for me post ;) I had my first fill yesterday and I'm so excited! I was worried about not losing much weight post op because I had NO restriction with the band empty. I can already feel a difference and it's wonderful!! Go Me!! LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is just a woohoo for me post ;) I had my first fill yesterday and I'm so excited! I was worried about not losing much weight post op because I had NO restriction with the band empty. I can already feel a difference and it's wonderful!! Go Me!! LOL

Thank you for posting this. I had my surgery last Wednesday and I feel no restrictions.... at all. I was really starting to get nervous!! My first fill is scheduled for 7.25.11. How many cc's did your doctor hook you up with?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for posting this. I had my surgery last Wednesday and I feel no restrictions.... at all. I was really starting to get nervous!! My first fill is scheduled for 7.25.11. How many cc's did your doctor hook you up with?

They don't usually fill you right after surgery. Your band needs time to heal, so right now the band is just a band. You still have to be gentle and only eat how your supposed to eat because it's so fragile right now, but the band will be extremely loose until your first fill. I was not aware of that in the beginning, myself.

:)

<a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wK1fDVE/">

<img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wK1fDVE/weight.png"></a>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Singingpeaches

Not all bands are empty right out of surgery. There are plenty of surgeons who put Fluid in the band during surgery (mine included). I have not gone in for a fill yet but I know I already have 4 cc in my band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Singingpeaches

Not all bands are empty right out of surgery. There are plenty of surgeons who put Fluid in the band during surgery (mine included). I have not gone in for a fill yet but I know I already have 4 cc in my band.

Thanks dmg, as I have read more people's posts today, I have come to realize this. The info I posted above was just what I was told.

They have been filling mine slowwwww as molasses.... hmmph... kinda wish it was tighter right now, too.

Actually, I knew nothing about cc's or anything until just the other day. Just that it was empty for the first 6 weeks after surgery!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×