First Fill

[barepooh71 18]

I'm having my first fill in the morning via Fluoroscopy. I'm really nervous because of the horror stories I've read about people getting really sick after because it's too tight.

[vlh567 2]

Hi there! I understand your worry. I got banded 12/11/11. Since then, I had only one fill that was too tight, and I had to go back in a couple days later to get some taken out. Your doctor won't add that much to begin with (at least mine didn't). Just make sure if your doctor as you drink Water afterwards you are HONEST with him or her if it feels too tight when swallowing. Good luck! I'm sure everything will go smoothly!

[vlh567 2]

Hi there! I understand your worry. I got banded 12/11/11. Since then' date=' I had only one fill that was too tight, and I had to go back in a couple days later to get some taken out. Your doctor won't add that much to begin with (at least mine didn't). Just make sure if your doctor asks you drink Water afterwards you are HONEST with him or her if it feels too tight when swallowing. Good luck! I'm sure everything will go smoothly! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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The first fill can be really unnerving because it's a new experience.

The best advice I can offer is to take a big drink of Water before you leave the surgeon's office. This way, if you are too tight, the Water will likely gurgle back and you can immediately get a little taken back out. I actually had to have some removed immediately after my first two fills, I took a big drink and I had water literally gurgling back up my throat. But...I was thankful. Because I drank the water right there on the exam table, it was rectified immediately so it was no big deal.

You'll do great, just try to relax

[barepooh71 18]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate the responses and encouragement! I will definitely make sure things feel right before I leave. I'll definitely need to be aware of things after I leave too, since it's thanksgiving week and their office will be closed for two days. That should be an interesting holiday for me, having just had my first fill!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You will do fine. Just try to go on an empty stomach or dont eat a few hours before. Yes make sure you can drink Water before you leave. Stay for at least 30 minutes to an hour after your fill. If you can't then let them take some back out. Best of luck to you.

[barepooh71 18]

I'm back at work. He put in 6 cc! So far I haven't had any issues with Water, but it feels a little uncomfortable, almost like if your bra is too tight through there? But I didn't know if it was normal to feel a little bit of irritation from just the tightening procedure alone?

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You do get swelling after a fill so just try to do liquids today. Wow he is aggressive with his fills.

[Banderina 69]

Do you hace a 14cc band or 10cc?

[barepooh71 18]

I keep forgetting to ask that! It's not written on my medical card they gave me, which I thought was odd. Good timing right before Thanksgiving too, huh? Ha! But I'm glad...keeps me from going overboard. I'm ready to move forward.

[taijos 17]

This is all great advice. I have my first fill next week, so I am going to make sure I use these tips. I just hope that I will not be filled too much, especially on my first visit.