Am I supposed to feel different after 1st fill?

wanttobe110 · March 22, 2005

Hello bandsters,

I had my first fill of 1 c.c. yesterday. I am on liquids today and tomorrow. I am starving. Am I supposed to feel different? Since I am not eating solid foods, is it true I won't feel restricted cuz the liquids are going right through? I can drink with NO problems what so ever. I just don't feel anything. Is that good?

Alexandra · March 22, 2005

Hi Kirsten,

Until you try out solid foods you're right, you won't feel any difference. The increase in restriction with a first fill is rarely enough to affect the passage of liquids.

But you may very well feel something new when you try eating more solid foods, so go slowly. Chew! And if you feel anything stuck or golf-ball-like in your throat, STOP. That's restriction, and it will take some getting used to.

Good luck, and be sure to let us know how it goes.

SHAZ · March 22, 2005

Kristen, I didn't feel anything when I was on liquids. However, when I went on solids I definitely felt restriction. Only, it didn't last too long before I needed another fill. Now I have very good restriction. This seems like a normal thing for most people. See what happens when you go on solids. Good Luck!

wanttobe110 · March 22, 2005

Thanks! At least I know I'm normal. Well, normal for this. I wouldn't say I am normal otherwise. LOL. Looking forward to that golf ball feel! (sarcasm).

Iluvharleys · March 22, 2005

I actually didn't feel much at all with my first or second fill. I just now feel a little with my fourth fill, but not a whole lot. I hope you get yours on the first one.

La_madam · March 22, 2005

Your tell tell sign will bewhen you eat solids, Yes liquids go right through the band. I always had a milkshake from Mcdonalds on the way home from my fill and with it I noticed a difference since it was so thick, but the true test is when you eat solids for the firsttime after a fill.