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Anyone get their first fill yet? What was it like and how are you doing?

I'm going on Wednesday.

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I'm waiting for the first of the year. Im heading out of town in a little over week and I'm still having issues with tightness. First of the year for me

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Mine is Dec 9th. I would love to know how it goes and how you feel after.

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I will report back to my fellow November banders after Wednesday.

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Good luck on Wed! I'm scheduled for Dec 12.

So far I lost 9lbs pre-op, 3 lbs in my first week post-op, 2 lbs in the second week post-op, and no weight last week (my 3rd week post-op). Hoping to at least maintain, and not gain, until my first fill! A loss would be nice too of course, but I don't have much restriction.

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First fill today! It's like a light bee sting and it was really quick.

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Mine is this week, but for the life of me I cannot remember if it's Wednesday or Thursday. I will report back as well.

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First fill cancelled today. My son woke up with a stomach virus and thought I should wait to see if I get it before tightening my band. So it will be next week for me!

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@@briefs199 I go tomorrow

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Let me know how it goes!!!

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@@briefs199 will do, I am right now trying to stick to the stage 2 diet plan, but I had some tuna fish on toast a minute ago and I will be glad to eat a bit more variety by Saturday, even if it is in small portions.

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I'm rescheduled for my first fill in the morning tomorrow. Am I allowed to eat before?

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Fill is this morning!

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Had my fill this morning. Originally the nurse out in 3cc but I was gurgling a little after drinking Water in the waiting room so he took out .5cc. So I'm at 2.5cc in a 10cc band.

Glad I had that .5 taken out. It was a strange feeling! I am on liquids and then mushy for a few days.

Hope everyone is doing great!

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