1st fill today

I got my 1st fill today.  While I was in the waiting room, I was getting upset and wondering "What in the world have I gotten myself into?"  By the time it was my turn, my BP was elevated and I had worked myself into a little frenzy.  I almost started crying; don't get me wrong the staff was wonderful trying to relieve my anxiety but I was so nervous by the time it was my turn.   I got a 3cc fill!  I hope this is worth it; I don't feel any different right now but I should be able to tell once I eat something, right?  Well, we'll see what happens now; I'll keep you posted. Jamie

I'm a worrywart and struggle with anxiety.  The first fill was hard emotionally.  Afterwards, I felt silly for being scared.  I received  4 cc's in my 10 cc band during my first fill.  I didn't feel any restriction until my 3rd fill (which put me at 7 cc's), but I did my very best to follow the band rules and eat the correct portion sizes. Everyone is different.  You may feel restriction sooner.  Just be patient.  You'll struggle with food until you hit your sweet spot!

Hi! Don't worry too much about your reaction to your first fill. I was a nervous wreck too but it wasn't so bad when it was all said and done. Now that you know what to expect, the rest of the fills should be a breeze. Don't worry too much if you don't feel much restriction with this fill. Being your first one, you might feel a little different but you will still probably be able to eat without much problem. Generally it takes a little while to get to the "sweet spot". Just hang in there and keep your chin up! You are doing wonderful!! Take care!   Karen

Thanks Karen and Amy, I do feel some what silly for getting all worked up over something that now looking back was silly.  You're right, I'll know for the next time. I rec'd 3cc's and went to a fiesta at PTC and ate mexican food, not a whole lot but it was food; I did get full faster but was able to eat, no liquid today!!! Is that wrong?  So, when can I call back for 2nd fill?  I told him today while getting a fill that I didn't feel much restriction but he wanted to stop at 3cc's; I guess he didn't want to 'fill' too much and neither did I but now I'm thinking that was enough... Thanks for the supporting words...Jamie

Just had my first fill 2 weeks ago and by the time they got me back my pulse was going so fast the nurse said she could barely count it.  LOL.  It was nothing.