What a difference a fill makes

giveyouthemoon · August 29, 2005

So, like many of you have mentioned here....my first fill didn't really "kick in" until about a week after and then hoo boy did it kick in! Wowzers.

I used to scoff when folks here would say "I ate a few forkfuls and was STUFFED". I thought "yeah that will never be me". I'm here to testify....:hand on bible:...it's true. WOW.

I humbly bow before all you amazing bandsters and your generosity with your experiences. I have learned much from you and will do my best to continue to pass on my own experience.

Wow. :full: What a concept!

Road Queen · August 29, 2005

ain't it awesome when it kicks in!! Since I've had restriction (just this month), my dog has gained 5. I think she might need a band. Celeste

soonergirl · August 29, 2005

I am really jealous! I got a fill over a week and a half ago, and mine hasn't done anything! The only big problem is how long it takes to get in and get another fill!

giveyouthemoon · August 29, 2005

Ah Soonergirl, I understand the "sweet spot" varies person to person. I'm sorry you don't have that level of fill yet. Stay strong band buddy!!! We were banded around the same time so we have to stick together!!

(by the by, I probably have restriction from one fill because my organs are so fatty and yours aren't....so take THAT!)

NJChick · August 29, 2005

Fatty organs? Please esplain Lucy? I mean why wouldn't everyone have it?

NJChick · August 29, 2005

Karen, forgive me CONGRATULATIONS on your successful fill

rene2005 · August 29, 2005

Good for you Karen! Thanks for sharing.

Rene

giveyouthemoon · August 30, 2005

Fatty organs? Please esplain Lucy? I mean why wouldn't everyone have it?

Everyone has it to some degree or another. But some people have more, some have less. I was told by my surgeon that he had to use the 10 inch in length band (still 4cc's) because my stomach was so large. Not large enough to qualify for the Vanguard band, but still larger. That says to me I have more fat on my stomach, hence more restriction. If Soonergirl has the same size band and less fat around her tummy, then it will take more fill to get to the same level of restriction.

capishe?