Getting my first fill nxt Monday - advice

[elle 1]

Hi, I was banded on Jan 31. I am so happy.

I already lost 17 lbs including the 2 weeks on liquid before

the op.

I am getting my first fill on Monday - only 4 1/2 weeks from

surgery. I am nervous about it. Does it hurt?

I am worried about feeling sick and food not going down.

How much do they put in the fill? Should I ask them to go slow?

Need some advice. Thanks

:biggrin:

[*susan* 1,709]

First off, don't be nervous about it. I remember my first fill, I had myself so worked up it was ridiculous. Then, it turned out to not be that big a deal. As far as how much they put in, it is different for everyone.

Do you know if you are getting your fill under flouro or not? If I know that, I can give you a better idea of what to expect.

As far as feeling sick and food not going down, that would mean you are either overfilled or not following bandster rules. Once you start getting fills, remembering the rules of taking baby size bites, chewing your food to mush and waiting a bit between bites will become even more important. As long as you follow the bandster rules, and are not overfilled, you should be fine.

[elle 1]

Susan, thanks for the info. I feel a little less stressed.

But what is flouro??

[lachica39 0]

Hi Elle

just had my first fill, 2 months post-op. I was nervous and scared, but today I told myself, just get it over with. Wow! I can tell you it was an experience. the doc had me lie down he pushed around a little looking for the port had me push out my tummy and done, no pain.

everyone was telling me it was easy, but my nerves got the best of me.

I am feeling such joy today.

don't be scared you can do it.