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How long did your first fill last?  

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  1. 1. How long did your first fill last?

    • less than a month (due to being to tight)
      2
    • less than one month (not enough fill)
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    • 2 to 3 months
      2
    • 4 to 5 months
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    • 6 or more months
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I have heard some not so great first fills to some that worked fine . I have not been banded yet am am just curious to hear more about people's first fill experiences.

Thank you

Laura

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My port fipped over to the side so I was really scared when I got my first fill that I wouldnt get one. But they decided that after they took Xrays that since they could access it in a odd possition they would leave it alone (not do another surgery) and fill me anyway. I followed every rule to the T when I had my first fill but I have never had great restriction yet. The needle is scary looking if you dont like them so I just closed my eyes and didnt feel anything at all because they numb you. After its all over I usually have a small bruise where they put the needle in and sometimes its senstative.

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During my first fill I ended up being poked several times, even with the fluoro---but he finally got it, and it wasn't that traumatic!!!

I was given 1.25 cc. and although I did not achieve optimum restriction, it did assure me that there was a working band in there!!! I was forced to slow down and chew small bites well. I was allowed a second fill a month later, and acheived good restriction with it.

The first fill was successful, it started me on the road, that is what it is for. Every journey begins with a first step-----that one step is likely not going to get you to your destination, but it brings you closer!

Kat

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I had my first fill at 6 weeks and my second one at 9 months. Both kicked in immediately. My doc uses fluoroscopy which makes things easier, I think. The second fill, took a little longer to get the needle in because there was a fold of muscle in the way, but it was no big deal. I am shocked to see myself write that because I am terrified of needles and the one they use for fills is a big sucker. But I can’t see the needle or what the doc is doing and he numbs my tummy so I don’t feel anything except for a slight change in pressure when the needle pierces into the port.

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My fill was really small. I think he put in .5 or 1 in my 10 band which holds 4.2. I wasn't as hungry initially but was back for a 2nd fill pretty quickly. I have had 5 fills in 10 months.

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Bruce how long after your first fill did you get your second? Wow you have had great weight loss!!

Thanks, Laura

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I have the smaller band that holds 4cc's. My 1st fill was on 4/2, 5 weeks post op and had 'Optimum Sweet Spot' restriction for 9-10 days and it has lessened HOWEVER, I am DEF still experiencing restriction. He put in 2.2 cc's and I am going back on 4/23. Honsetly I see saw back and forth on whether or not he will be putting in more or not. I would like to get back to the tighter restriction of the 1st 9 days but can tell it won't take much. I am restricted the most in the a.m. and gradually it loosens up by the end of the day, however, I am still restricted. I have to be REALLY careful on the size bites I take. Just tonight I took to large a bit of chicken breast.. chewed the bejezus out of it and sonuvabeeatch it hurt going down.. because the size of what I put in my mouth was TO BIG. I will learn eventually I reckon.

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