My first fill

gabby · February 27, 2004

Just had my first fill. I continue to lose weight (30 lbs- banded 1/13/03)but, I felt I was eating more than I should. The fill was painless, although felt alittle weird, I could feel the Fluid going through the tube. It took about 15 minutes and a few pokes to access the port. He numbed me first and put 1.5 cc in. I like this adjustment, it feels good. I also joined Curves, to try to become more active and tone up a bit. I love to swim, but, not comfortable showing my skin yet. I find the band truly amazing and so glad I opted for this instead of the by-pass. I thought I would stick out like a "sore thumb" when I dined out but, that certainly is not the case. My only regret is not finding out about the band sooner.

Alexandra · February 27, 2004

Wow, Gabby, you're doing great! I'm a little surprised your doctor agreed to fill you both so soon after surgery and while you're clearly losing weight at a rapid clip. Every doctor is different, I suppose.

Good luck with the fill and congratulations on the great weight loss!!

(OK...DUH! I just realized your band date was year ago. Now I'm going to ask why you waited so long to have a fill? Or was that a typo?)

gabby · February 28, 2004

Oh my Alexandria........I had an intellectual interlude. Yes, I was banded this year (duh) 2004. I opted for a fill as soon as I could, 6 weeks to the day. I have beed watching what I eat, but, felt that I was able to eat too much, I'm so eager to keep losing. I probably won't have another for a while, this seems right. Thanks for your kind words................Gabby

TraciLJ · March 4, 2004

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear all is going so well for you.

Hope to join you in Bandlandia soon!

Tamazon59 · March 27, 2004

Hi All,

I just had my fill on Thursday, I had 1.5 cc also. I am not noticing too much difference. Maybe a few more bubbles or burps. I think I have to focus on slowing down, eating slower. I had knee surgery after my band surgery so I have been laying around too much. I am really getting inpatient to start seeing better results. Tammy:confused: