First fill tmw!

[sweatybettybandit 2]

I had my band put in 6th of May, & I'm in for my first fill tomorrow.

I'm excited to kickstart the weightloss, but nervous about the transition.

I've made sure I'm stocked up Soups because I've heard it can be difficult to get food down while you're getting used to the restriction.

Any advice from experienced banders would be greatly appreciated

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Nothing to be nervous about, but watch over your shoulder at all times.

When you go in for adjustments (adding saline, that is), you'll be given some Water to drink to be sure it goes down comfortably. Each surgical practice gives its own instructions. You may be told to stick with liquids for a couple of days or just for the rest of the day... or some other variation. Follow the instructions you're given and you'll feel safe and confident.

food should go down comfortably, but be sure to take small bites, chew to smithereens and pause before the next bite. If you get stuck, feeling that the food is stuck in th esophagus and the only solution is to bring it back up to get over the pain, you're a little too tight. In such case, get back in for another adjustment (aka unfill) to loosen a bit.

Some people choose to keep a tight band in favor of what they see as a more rapid rate of weight loss. They'd rather be uncomfortable. I think that's nuts. Losing weight shouldn't feel like punishment and eating should be pleasurable even in smaller quantities. You'll find your own way.

[sweatybettybandit 2]

Nothing to be nervous about, but watch over your shoulder at all times.

When you go in for adjustments (adding saline, that is), you'll be given some Water to drink to be sure it goes down comfortably. Each surgical practice gives its own instructions. You may be told to stick with liquids for a couple of days or just for the rest of the day... or some other variation. Follow the instructions you're given and you'll feel safe and confident.

food should go down comfortably, but be sure to take small bites, chew to smithereens and pause before the next bite. If you get stuck, feeling that the food is stuck in th esophagus and the only solution is to bring it back up to get over the pain, you're a little too tight. In such case, get back in for another adjustment (aka unfill) to loosen a bit.

Some people choose to keep a tight band in favor of what they see as a more rapid rate of weight loss. They'd rather be uncomfortable. I think that's nuts. Losing weight shouldn't feel like punishment and eating should be pleasurable even in smaller quantities. You'll find your own way.

Thanks for the advice! The prodding to find my port wasn't particularly enjoyable, but apart from that it was fine

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

Glad to hear it.

I gave some thought to describing the actual procedure, but we don't all have the same experience. Also didn't know if you may be an hysteric. There are plenty of them and each should be slapped. Sounds as though yours was like mine have been.

You're on your way. All the best.