Happy with 1st Fill

[patriciaphelps 3]

I have been very happy with my 1st fill. I had my surgery May 26, 2011 in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Zapata. I had a "Wonderful" experience. Loved all the nurses and the Doctors were wonderful!!! I live in Oklahoma and had my first fill in Tulsa. I went to Dr. Atkins. He was great!!!! Loved him!!!

The first 6 weeks I was really concerned about not having any restriction and I even gained 3.5 pounds before I had my 1st fill. Since then I've lost the 3.5 pounds plus so I'm very happy.

Overall I'm having a very good experience with my lapband and if anybody needs a good Dr. in the Tulsa area to get their fills, go see Dr. Atkins. He only charges $150.00.

I am very happy I did this!!!!!

[broomt 1]

Dr. Atkins did my surgery on June 30!! I love him and his staff. My first fill is Aug. 3 and I can't wait.

How much did he put in?

[patriciaphelps 3]

He put in 2 cc's and then backed some out a little so I'm not sure exactly how much. He said he likes to be aggressive with the fills but not so much that you can't drink or swallow so he had me drink a glass of Water before I left. I did fine. At first I didn't think it was enough but I was totally wrong. It has restricted me good. I'm happy with being very restricted. Oh don't get me wrong I can eat and drink but I eat like a little bird now!!! I love it!!!!

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

I have been very happy with my 1st fill. I had my surgery May 26, 2011 in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Zapata. I had a "Wonderful" experience. Loved all the nurses and the Doctors were wonderful!!! I live in Oklahoma and had my first fill in Tulsa. I went to Dr. Atkins. He was great!!!! Loved him!!!

The first 6 weeks I was really concerned about not having any restriction and I even gained 3.5 pounds before I had my 1st fill. Since then I've lost the 3.5 pounds plus so I'm very happy.

Overall I'm having a very good experience with my lapband and if anybody needs a good Dr. in the Tulsa area to get their fills, go see Dr. Atkins. He only charges $150.00.

I am very happy I did this!!!!!

I had my surgery May 26th, too! Got my first fill today. it didn't hurt at all. She had me tighten and push out my stomach (she said pretend pregnant---me, at age 63! hahaha), and she put the needle in and that was it It was a weird pressure when she took the needle out. She said someone described it as how a cork must feel as it's being taken out of the bottle!--perfect description! Anyway, she put in 4 cc's. She said that was the most she could put in for a first fill. I thought that was a lot, but it seems to be just right for me-- for the first time in a long time, I feel satisfied way quicker. But still, no feeling at all of gagging or "getting stuck," as some describe.

I too am soooo very happy I did this!!! Congrats and continued success to us all!

[xxBlasianxx 0]

I have been very happy with my 1st fill. I had my surgery May 26, 2011 in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Zapata. I had a "Wonderful" experience. Loved all the nurses and the Doctors were wonderful!!! I live in Oklahoma and had my first fill in Tulsa. I went to Dr. Atkins. He was great!!!! Loved him!!!

The first 6 weeks I was really concerned about not having any restriction and I even gained 3.5 pounds before I had my 1st fill. Since then I've lost the 3.5 pounds plus so I'm very happy.

Overall I'm having a very good experience with my lapband and if anybody needs a good Dr. in the Tulsa area to get their fills, go see Dr. Atkins. He only charges $150.00.

I am very happy I did this!!!!!

Congrats. My first fill was yesterday, started at 3.8CCs and then took it down to 3 CCs since it was too much. Still on liquid until tomorrow but I'm hoping it was a good fill.

Your weight gain and feeling the concern of not feeling restriction is exactly what I went through.

Good luck!

[enchilada72 27]

I had my first fill today of 5 ccs. I feel good and full after having a Protein Shake. I like that feeling and I am happy to be back there. Good luck to all!