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After so long, I got it today. And it was rather interesting. It really didnt hurt, although it was a little uncomfortable, cause I had to do a mini crunch, with my left arm behind my head, while he did it. But surprisingly it didnt hurt. He put 5ccs in. Told me that I can eat solids. I need to exercise more. And lay off the high amounts of Protein. Cause that was hurting me more than helping me. Everything went smoothly, and I was really pleased. I ate dinner tonight, and felt restriction. Just have to remember I have to take it a lot slower, steadier, and I have to remember what foods hurt. But for those of you who havent had a fill yet, I wouldnt worry too much, the only thing I though was a little painful was when he was pressing in, searching for the port. And that was not with the needle. The needle was nothing. My doctor is great. YAY. Now Im back in the game and 2nd fill will be sept 10th. So, I have to read up on my books, and get some new recipes etc. I have a book just for this surgery, chop full of recipes. And now I can eat solids, Im going to take advantage of the recipes. Even the ones in my south beach diet book. YAY. Just got to get the exercise thing down. Finding a time to get it done is hard.

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I'm glad it went well. My first fill or attempt to fill went badly. Couldn't hit the port, couldn't find the port, etc. Did the doctor numb you or use xray to find the port?

Did I mention it hurt badly. I'm hoping when I go back in 2 weeks it will go without incident.

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Hi Leslie. You mentioned that you were consuming high amounts of Protein. May I ask how much? I'm drinking two protein whey bullets daily which add up to 84 grams of protein and I thought I was doing good. Is that too much also? I was banded on July 16 and have lost a total of 13 lbs which doesn't include the 15 I lost on my pre op diet. I wont go in for my first fill until the end of August.

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I'm glad it went well. My first fill or attempt to fill went badly. Couldn't hit the port, couldn't find the port, etc. Did the doctor numb you or use xray to find the port?

Did I mention it hurt badly. I'm hoping when I go back in 2 weeks it will go without incident.

No my doc just pushed in, and found it, no numbing no nothing, no x ray, it was really surprising. Im sorry you had such a bad experience. I was so anxious, when I was there, but it wasnt that bad. It really depends on your doctor. I think that the more procedures they do, and learn, how to improve certain situations, they can access the port with no problem. My doc said he did extra stitching so that my port wont budge, flip, or rotate. So, all in all I really trust him. He hasnt lied to me once. But, I feel for you, Im sorry for your experience. :thumbup:

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Hi Leslie. You mentioned that you were consuming high amounts of Protein. May I ask how much? I'm drinking two Protein whey bullets daily which add up to 84 grams of protein and I thought I was doing good. Is that too much also? I was banded on July 16 and have lost a total of 13 lbs which doesn't include the 15 I lost on my pre op diet. I wont go in for my first fill until the end of August.

Youre doing fine with your protein amounts, my doc said 80 may be pushing it. But, I was doing about 130 grams of protein a day. And no wonder I wasnt losing and gaining instead. I didnt gain much, but, it was enough to discourage me. But also take into consideration, the foods you eat have protein, even if youre drinking, you have to add up all the other protein. Especially in fish, which has high amounts. Cut down on one of the whey bullets, thats my suggestion, cause I was taking the EAS Protein shake that has 42 grams of protein in it. I was doing 2 a day. Plus misc protein. That added up quick. Its not hard to keep the protein up. Youre still doing great. SO keep up the good work. Also too much protein can cause problems with the kidneys. Anyway, I hope this helped. :thumbup:

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