Got my first fill today!!!!!!

islandmom · April 20, 2006

Well I did it! I got my first fill this afternoon! I was so nervous! :nervous Once I finally found a parking space (good grief ) I was ready to go! Even after I checked in and the receptionist forgot about me and let 3 people that had appointments after me go ahead of me because she forgot to have me fill out some paper work for my "new" chart!:tired So 30 minutes later I was in and anxious (sweaty palms and all)! :nervous After I made it through to "the inside" it went swiftly! Dr. Maese found my port quicky and on the first try and he gave me a 1.6cc fill in my empty 4cc band! I said to him that it seemed like alot and he said yes, it's 1/3 of what it will hold! Oh my!! Then it was off to do the fluro! I stood there and swallowed my barium and watched it go right down and through!! Too cool! He then told me everything looked good, gave me a picture of my fluro and that he would see me in 3 weeks. Excuse me ....isn't that a little soon???? So I am now on liquids for the next 2 days :cry but am ready to get on with it! So all in all it was a good experience and we will see how it goes!!! Wish me luck!

Kristi :clap2:

PhotoNut · April 20, 2006

Grats on your first fill. It kind of feels like a promotion to a higher rank, doesn't it? hehe

That's quite an aggressive fill you got. When you come off of liquids, be sure to take it slow as you re-introduces foods back into your diet. If you have any troubles, don't wait around - get a small unfill.

islandmom · April 20, 2006

Thanks, Susan. I really does feel like getting promoted to the next level! Even after my slimfast dinner I still feel a little giddy! I am going to take it slow....want it to go in and go down, not come back up! Thanks again for the support!

Kristi