Today Is My First Adjustment....what Can I Expect?

[tammyg1969 7]

I go in today for my first ajustment. Kinda nervous as to how they find the port and what to expect.

[mandagay 93]

Good luck hopefully it goes easy for u

[yellowrose88 43]

Sould be a quick appt. My NP had me lay on a pillow and felt around and next thing you know it was over.

[tammyg1969 7]

Sould be a quick appt. My NP had me lay on a pillow and felt around and next thing you know it was over.

Oh good, I was worried that they would have to stick me a bunch of times to find where they fill it.

[JJLaw08 4]

It usually goes pretty quickly. I had mine under fluro yesterday.

I also learned yesterday that they have to use special needles for the lap band. They are a lot thinner and such than regular needles. The regular needles can harm the port.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Everyone is different, I was stuck 3 times not to scare you. The needle is thin but long enough to get to port. I do admit after first stick anxiety set in, after 2nd stick I was gettiing mad 3rd attempt was done under xray thank God. I believe I would have not been able to take another stick. Praying they get you on first try. Good luck hope all goes well.

[Sunshyne068 97]

I got my 1^st fill this morning with my Doc. He answered some questions I had about my medications and exercise and whatnot. He told me that to optimize my weight loss I need to eat about 1000 calories a day. I told him that I was eating 1200-1400 now.

He also did confirm that we need to be on a liquid diet for 2 days after the fill. You should have an empty stomach when you come for a fill, so don’t eat about 2 hrs prior to your fill appt. he also said don’t schedule a fill before any events like parties or trips out of town bc of the liquid diet that follows.

He felt the right side of my stomach and used an alcohol swab to clean the area. He used a tiny needle to giving me the numbing medicine near my port site. It was a tiny pinch. He then prepped the needle for the fill. It was a pretty long needle so as soon as I saw it I looked the other way. He told me it was “only 2 inches long” but it looked like it was longer than that. he went in to do the fill and he found the port like immediately. So was minimal pain, I just felt the needle going in my skin, and I felt it going in my port (like I felt some pressure against something hard). It was over in a matter of seconds.

He told me that I needed to sit in the waiting room and drink Water to make sure the fill wasn’t too tight. If you cant keep down Water they will remove some liquid. He also told me that I can come back for fills every 7-10 days if I’m still eating more than 1000 calories or I’m feeling hungry. He told me not to wait to schedule a fill.

So that’s my story J

[tammyg1969 7]

I got my 1^st fill this morning with my Doc. He answered some questions I had about my medications and exercise and whatnot. He told me that to optimize my weight loss I need to eat about 1000 calories a day. I told him that I was eating 1200-1400 now.

He also did confirm that we need to be on a liquid diet for 2 days after the fill. You should have an empty stomach when you come for a fill, so don’t eat about 2 hrs prior to your fill appt. he also said don’t schedule a fill before any events like parties or trips out of town bc of the liquid diet that follows.

He felt the right side of my stomach and used an alcohol swab to clean the area. He used a tiny needle to giving me the numbing medicine near my port site. It was a tiny pinch. He then prepped the needle for the fill. It was a pretty long needle so as soon as I saw it I looked the other way. He told me it was “only 2 inches long” but it looked like it was longer than that. he went in to do the fill and he found the port like immediately. So was minimal pain, I just felt the needle going in my skin, and I felt it going in my port (like I felt some pressure against something hard). It was over in a matter of seconds.

He told me that I needed to sit in the waiting room and drink Water to make sure the fill wasn’t too tight. If you cant keep down Water they will remove some liquid. He also told me that I can come back for fills every 7-10 days if I’m still eating more than 1000 calories or I’m feeling hungry. He told me not to wait to schedule a fill.

So that’s my story J

Thank you so much for the info...I got to work today and started cramping really really bad at the port site. I have no idea why, the only thing I've done different is run up and down my stairs yesterday instead of walking on the treadmill. I can hardly walk or stand up straight. I have a funny feeling they won't do a fill if I'm cramping like this.

[Sunshyne068 97]

totally talk to the doc about it, and tell them about your exercise. they doc may just examine you and see what's going on in there.

[tammyg1969 7]

totally talk to the doc about it, and tell them about your exercise. they doc may just examine you and see what's going on in there.

I'm so stupid for changing it up. I was so excited for today. I really want to get a fill, I really need some more restriction. But I feel so stupid walking around the office cuz I can't even stand up straight. I'm able to sit at my desk, just so long as I'm leaning forward.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Good post, good info. Thanks all. I have my surgery Monday and first fill visit is already scheduled for May 29th.

[Talk teacher 11]

I had my first fill today also. I was so nervous, I was shaking, and my blood pressure was sky high. My dr was so calming. He just had me lay down, put, my arms above my head, close my eyes, and take a few deep breaths. I felt him feeling around for my port, then a little pressure, and it was over. EASY!!!

[BandedBobbi 1]

Had my first fill Tuesday-really super restricted...food feels stuck going down. Terribly loud gurgling sounds when I drink or even chew gum. Not fun. PB'd vegetable Soup today at work. Seems better at night. Any ideas? Did I eat too big of bites (I know the quantity was OK, I only got 5-6 tiny bites in), or is this soup something I won't be able to eat? Doc put 2cc in a 10 cc band. Tonight I was able to eat Chick-fil-A tortilla chicken soup without incident. Good news is that I lost exactly 20 lbs in 6 weeks since surgery with out much effort. Thanks y'all! I appreciate any advice~

[Jim1967 3,569]

Hi Bobbi

I have no experiences to share with you as my surgery is Monday but these bites you're taking are you really chewing the food up fine? All the pre-op classes and meetings I have attended all I heard was chew, chew and chew..LOL It is now embedded in my brain.

I also heard that most Docs have their patients do a liquid diet for 48hrs or more after a fill to give the stomach/band time to adjust to the change.

Good Luck, Jim

[mandagay 93]

My dr does not do a liquid period after a fill. He says it can take up to a week for the fill to have any effect so why put urself thru that all liquid phase for nothing