First Fill Yesterday- My experience

[Nella337 0]

Hi All,

I had my first fill yesterday, and my dr did it under an xray, and immediately I felt full without eating. Unfortunately later on I got a headache, because I didn't eat and eventually started to vomit. The weirdest thing was that I was "HEAVING" and nothing came up, until about the 4th heave, where very little Fluid came out. It was a bit scary. Today is a bit better, and I am not eating as much, but am scheduled to go back for my 2nd fill in 3 weeks. Just a question.. Is the first fill normally where you would feel fully restricted, or does it take about 2 or 3 fills? Also, my doctor instructed me that mere walking was not enough, that I had to get on a "TREAD MILL" to maximize the weight loss. My surgery was on 1.23.07, so I guess I should get started. I did Join the gym and am scheduled to start tomorrow, at an attempt to do 3 days a week.

Any advice on starting out on the fills? I am just so anxious to see some true weight loss I don't know what to do!:help:

[LapBandit 5]

The only advice I had is to gradually move back into regular foods following a fill. Each doc seems to have their own plan, but mine says one day of liquids then go ahead and test things out until you see how restricted you are. As to how many fills it takes...we're all going to be different. After a fill is what I call the honeymoon stage where you feel good restriction for a few days, but for me it is usually because my belly is swollen. This might be what's happening for you too. You might see your restriction loosen up in a week or so, this is normal. I've had four fills and are still looking for the sweet spot. We'll all get there and as frustrating as it might be...it's still better to creep up on it rather than be so tight that you can't swallow your own spit. I'll choose multiple fills over that any day! Good luck!