had 1st fill (need another)

June 13, 2004

well i have had fill and was so scared but was really surprized how simple it was and even though i really don't feel any restriction and still eating as usual and no weight loss , i am not going to let this get to me i know i just need another fill to get this right. i would rather have to little than too much, i wish i could tell you guys on how much weight i have lost but pray that once i get this fill stage right i will be on my way also. i had a large fill compared to others i had 2.6 cc and know i need more but i had that strange feeling of fullness when it was being done , so i know its in there and the feeling i will get when i get enough fill , i had the fill and went in to the doctor right on lunch time my tummy was growling with hunger as i hadn't eaten lunch yet and it completely stopped after my fill. (freaky) i was so glad just to know that my band was in there and the fill made a difference . i know it is trial and error and i would rather have to little than too much so i will return soon for fill 2 and hope this fill will stop me eating as much, i will let you know any results soon hopefully i will join all of you that tell your stories of how much you have lost !!

donali · June 14, 2004

Congrats on your first fill! You're on your way!

Don't be surprised if it takes a few days/weeks for this fill to "kick in" - mine always showed up about 4 weeks later...

texasbelle · June 15, 2004

I agree with Donali.....I was banded and then after 4 weeks all of a sudden I got restriction just out of the blue. That was almost 7 weeks ago and I still have not had a fill. When/if I do I plan on waiting to make sure before I do anything else.

Good luck....

Carolyn

oh2bthin · June 20, 2004

hey everyone , well i had my second fill and i am now starting to feel it. i recently went to a pampered chef party and couldn't eat hardly anything and as i watched everyone filling there face i felt so good that i was able to say no. it was so funny as the hostess thought i had had my wisdom teeth out and that was why i wasn't eating i got a real giggle out of that. i am scared to death of the scales right now and won't go on as i am scared that it is going to say i haven't lost . i think i am going to fix a day once a week and leave it at that. i am eating alot less but i really don't think its coming off yet as its only been a few days. the only thing i think is strange is i can eat alot easier than i can drink. has anyone else had this ?. i have only lost 7lb since my op in may 18th but its off and its not going back on !!! thats the way i see it and i have lost this before and like all diets gained it back and some.i have been really lazy on the exercise so i think once i get back to the gym i will see more come off.the food that i really can't do is soft white bread and solid meat especially chicken breast and pork but its not bothering me as i love fish and just replace it with that.soda is a big no no and i do miss that but i have have the odd sip and it makes me hiccup straight away but its enough to stop the craving.other than that i am glad i am now feeling something . i made the big mistake of telling to many people i was getting this done and so many people think this is just like the gastric bypass and are asking constantly asking me how much weight i have lost and its getting on my nerves as when i say 7lb i know there thinking "is that all" but i will be leaving where i am living soon and i am not telling a sole when i move . so if i could give any advice is don't tell to many people !! but i am happy at my slow loss and know its gone for good !!.