First Fill one hour ago!

[shortgal 5]

Hi, Just got back from my first fill. Needle hurt a "little" but totally tolerable. They put in 2cc and I found out I have an Inamed 10 cc band. I had no clue to ask about that before the surgery.

I have to be on full liquids for 2 days and soft foods for two days, then back to regular but softer foods.

I was told not to expect restriction with this fill, but I have an appt in two weeks and they will fill again, another 1.5cc if I am hungry.

I am happy that the office seems to be ok with fills if hunger and ability to eat too much is there.

I am feeling a little weird in the midriff area. Hard to describe but just different, almost like the gas pains in the beginning but milder.

Not sure what that's about and hope it gets better.

Banded 11/27/07 5'0"

First Appt/Surgery/Current/Goal

216/ 212/ 202 ??

Inamed 10cc band

First fill 12/20/07 2cc

[juliegeraci 7]

Congrats on getting your first fill. You will do great once you get the proper restriction. Good luck.

[shortgal 5]

Thanks! The little "weird" feeling has gone away. Maybe it was just from the PA pushing to find the port and inject.

I was able to drink an Atkins shake and just had a sugar free pudding. That's all I've had today. Getting a bottle of Water now!

First Fill (Another milestone accomplished!)

Banded 11/27/07 5'0"

First fill Today! 12/20/07 2cc in a 10cc band

Next fill 1/3/8 1.5 cc if I need it

First Appt/Surgery/Current/Goal

216 212 202 140?? Fingers crossed

[QuasiTova 0]

I had my first fill on 12/15/07, and felt pressure in my throat when my Dr put in 4cc... he immediately removed 1cc and had me drink some Water.

I felt like a stopped up sink that needed a bottle of Draino... I was bubbling and gurgling and the Water did NOT want to go down.

I was scared... so, he took out another 1.5cc, leaving me with only 1.5cc. I still felt tight and had a hard time swallowing anything for two days without "gurgling", but after the third day, I was back to eating normally (just less).

I also felt this way for a few days after surgery.

Maybe I should remember this when I go back for my next fill, and let him be more aggressive.