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Hey guys ....so I had surgery OCT 25 2012 From surgery to today I hAve lost 27.8 pounds. I went for my first fill yesterday. I was expecting to go in and just get 3 cc instead I left with 5.75 cc in a 11 cc band. It was pretty good because they did it under x rayb and it was pretty evident that 3 cc was not tnight at all. Now I am just scared shitless to eat or drink anything . I am not Hungry at all plus I am on clears for 3 days

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Don't be scared to drink, stick to your liquids then move to mushies then to solids. Just be certain you take very small bites. It is a lot in one go and it's possible you won't notice the full effect for another week or two so in the meantime sip slowly and chew thoroughly and you'll be fine.

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Didn't your doctor make you drink after the fill and before leaving his office. My doctor always makes me drink some Water and asks and sees how I'm doing. And because I live 55 miles away from him, I have to sit in the office lobby with my water bottle and sip all the Water slowly before I can go. He's making sure that I will not have any problems. Then for 24 hours I'm on liquids (Protein shakes, some light Soups, nonfat milk). The next 24 hours puree/soft foods.

You received a healthy fill with or without xray. I'm surprised you received that much on your first fill.

Best wishes

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Hey guys ....so I had surgery OCT 25 2012 From surgery to today I hAve lost 27.8 pounds. I went for my first fill yesterday. I was expecting to go in and just get 3 cc instead I left with 5.75 cc in a 11 cc band. It was pretty good because they did it under x rayb and it was pretty evident that 3 cc was not tnight at all. Now I am just scared shitless to eat or drink anything . I am not Hungry at all plus I am on clears for 3 days

you must drink to keep up your energy...I am usually on liquids for 24 hours then mushies for 24 hours after that. 3 days seem to be alot on clears but I believe you have a larger band than I do. Just make sure when you do go to solids to chew everything to a puree form in your mouth.

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Yea I did drink after the fill before I left and I was fine. Honestly I just have this irratitonal fear of getting stuck or slips. I think I spend too much time reading post on here. *sigh* yea I was surprised also but I am also shocked that I got so much but it was pretty clear that less than 5.75 was not restricting at all so hopefully I won't have to go back for another fill. Wow that is a long way to drive. GOOD LUCK we are all in this toget her

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Very important to follow your doctors guidelines at this point and not push yourself. Make sure to pace yourself. Congrats to your wonderful success.

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I wish I'd gotten a large fill to start. I did not get restriction until 10.6.

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I just got.my first fill..4cc..and I can barely swallow spit!!...Im giving it til monday..if it doesnt improve im gettn some taken out..atleast 1cc..this is not a good feeling!

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