First "Fill"

Hey everybody,

Good to see that all my December peeps are doing well!  I am down 35 lbs to date.  I am a Lapbandster and am currently scheduled to get my FIRST "fill" on February 10.  I am totally looking forward to that because my stomach is no longer swollen from surgery and my band is not tight so there is little restriction at the moment.  That should change with the "fill".   But I have to say, eventhough I have little or no restriction at the moment ....there is still a difference....and I love it.  Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say "hey"......hit me up when you get a chance....

What's a fill?

Hi,

For Lap Band folks, its when your surgeon injects a port that was placed in your abdomen area (during surgery) and it lies under the skin.and not really visible.    Saline is injected in the port to make the band contract and become tighter around the stomach.    The Lap Band  works by tightening the area between the pouch and the lower stomach and decreasing the amount of food it takes to feel full and the time it takes to digest what has been eaten.  Hope this explains?   This "fill" process usally takes place about 6 to 8 weeks (depending on your surgeon) after surgery and after your stomach has healed from surgery. 

Thanks for the info. I learned something today.  Good luck to you.