First Fill - what a trip!!!

[Devylynne 0]

:biggrin: Had my first fill yesterday and NOT what I expected- I could feel it all tight and he would have me drink and then adjust the flood and then drink and adjust the Fluid and then drink and so on so forth... we ended up settling that a good fit was 2.5 cc's. It literally felt like he put a blood pressure cuff around my tummy and pumped it up. Really strange feeling though when I drink a little burping with each drink- back on liquids for two days and feeling quite satisfied. The Doc emphasized exercising and wants to see me back in a month and if I haven't lost 10 pounds he wants to adjust me again??? Well I will really be trying to get the 10 pounds off!!

[1hotchocolate 0]

Congrat!!! I had my fill yesterday..My first fill was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. He was very compassionate and supportive. I love him.... He put in 5.5 in my band he would put some in and take some out... He said that was average. Good luck on your journey....:biggrin:

[Devylynne 0]

WOW 5.5 YIKES...he started with 5 and I was like no way!! LOL well it's different for everyone!! :biggrin: Good luck with you also!!!

[MrsBerggren 6]

I had my first fill today and I'm not sure how much she put in.. I know it wasn't much because I don't feel any restriction although I haven't eaten food yet. liquids today, mushies tomorrow and regular food Saturday. I knew this would be a slow journey so I'm happy where I'm at. I've lost since surgery and I've been exercising and eating well so I can't ask for more.

She also said I can go in every 2 weeks for adjustments so I'm already scheduled for my 2nd fill in two weeks... I have to say it was a weird feeling getting it done. I could feel the needle moving around in there but it didn't hurt.

[momwifelove 0]

I had my first fill today also. I had it at the hospital thru the x-ray deal b/c my doc likes to do everyones first one like that so he can make sure everything is in place and going down good. He put 4 cc's in mine and it doesn't feel much different. I am on liquids today, mushies tomorrow and regular Saturday. I am so hungry b/c all I have had all day is 1 Protein Drink & some apple juice. I don't know what to eat b/c I don't really want Soup but I guess I am going to have to have it anyway. He told me anywhere from a month to 6 weeks I would be ready for a 2nd fill. Just however I feel. The process went ok though so no complaints.

[MrsBerggren 6]

I had mine done in fluoroscopy as well.. I should have asked how much she put in but forgot to. I will find out when I have my 2nd fill in a couple weeks.