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Ichilov called me to tell me that it may take as long as six months to schedule the surgery. I am so disappointed. I figured I would have to wait a month or two at the most.

hdsantoni - How was your first fill? I assume that you had it done at the hospital.

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WOW!!!! Six months? Is there somewhere else you can go? It is strange how diffrent our experiences are in the same country. I sure hope that it is sooner then 6 months for you.

My first fill was 4 weeks after, and as you can see have lost a lot of weight. I do not have any restriction what-so-ever, and am just going on willpower to control eating. I do exercise everyday. The fill was under x-ray and was strange. Since my port is in my chest, it was a little scary with the needle going in right there. There wasn't even really a pinch to say of when he inserted the needle. The only thing I can say that I didn't like was drinking the dye. Yuk!! I am going back up there on Sunday for another fill and for him to check the placement of everything. My Port isn't attached on one side so when I lay on my side it goes on it's side. Here is hoping that you hear good news soon.:bananalama:

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I don't think I can do anything at this point. I will just have to be patient. You have lost a lot of weight since the surgery. Why did they put the port in your chest? I thought they put the port somewhere on the side above the waist.

Are you seeing a nutritionist regularly?

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Ichilov called today and I finally have a date for my surgery. I will be having surgery on 29 March!!!!! Woo hoo!!!! I am so excited now.:)

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Mazal Tov!! I hope that all will go well for you. Keep us posted. Best wishes.

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