First Fill Tomorrow. Wish me Good Luck

[chicamam1 1]

My first fill is tomorrow and im nervous but scared yet excited. I do hope all goes well. I live 5 hours away from the doc and my biggest concern is the doc not filling aggressively. I of course will discuss the concern with him but im sure knowing the situation, they will give me a decent fill. I am scared the port isnt where it should be etc etc lol. just being a worry wart. Im sure all will go ok. i really hope this will jumpstart my weightloss again. Im losing decently still but I do need some restriction right now. Im noticing i can eat more than i used to, but i try to stick to my portions of 3 to 4 oz. I know my restriction is leaving because last night i was able to eat a kids turkey sandwich from quiznos, but took the upperhalf the bread off. But i ate it with my probs. NoT sayin that lil sandwich was too much but i would like to be able to take maybe 3 or 4 bites and get full now. how nice that would be. i also hope its done under flouroscopy. I just have so many concerns. but im excited to be at the six week mark. woohooo ive made it this far lol.

[shrinknme 0]

you'll do great! I was freaked out too. and the woman before me fainted when she was getting her fill!! so you can imagine!! But it was so EASY!!! it didnt hurt and I didnt look at what the doc was doing. dont be surprised though if the first fill is uneventful. it is for most bandsters. mostly because aggressive or not most docs like to creep up on the sweet spot so they dont over fill you. also even if you feel restriction at first it most likely will wear off as the fat around your stomach goes away.. and so u will need another fill. it usually takes several fills to get there.. it depends on your body and your band. I have had one fill and I have some restriction.. but I am getting another one this week because I need some more, but I feel it. some people have had 4 fills and say they dont feel restriction at all.. that just shows you how different we all are!!

congrats on your weightloss so far! I am jealous you have lost so much so fast.. I need to be more dedicated to the 1/2 cup portions with no snacking :biggrin:

[ckelly37 1]

I had my 1st fill on 10/24 an it wasnt as bad as i made it out to be...the only thing that hurt was the lidocaine that they used to numb the spot...he had me stand against the wall lift up shirt where he can see my stomache and when he found the port he stuck a needle in it while i was drinkin Water (not under flouro)..he told me once the water felt like it was gettin stuck to tell him and i did when it went down he added a little more for a total of 2cc in an 11cc band i go back 12/5 for another fill good luck to u

[Brandy~ 2]

Congrats on your wonderful weight loss. You'll be just fine tomorrow. My surgeon doesn't do it under flouroscopy and it goes very nicely. He just has me do a partial sit up to tighten my muscles and it makes the port pop up some. He uses a small needle to numb me... barely feel it. Then does the fill.

Good luck and don't be nervous you'll be fine :biggrin:

[kimmyv 0]

Congrats!!! Once you get the first one under your belt it'll be fine... It doesn't really feel like anything. I have my 2nd fill tomorrow and I can't wait!

The first couple days after my fill I could tell and I still can but definitely need more restriction. I got 1.5cc to start.... Semi agressive according to the nurse.

[LISAMARIE1158 0]

l got my first fill yesterday 10/27...l have a 14cc band and my Dr put in 4 cc..l have great restriction and had my first episode of slimming...l never expected such restriction so quick..God l'm happy...My Dr has you doing a semi situp..right in with the needle..l never felt anything...and l toooooo wa so scared...what a breeze...good luck