My First Fill

Hey everyone, I had my first fill today with Dr. Aranow. I am proud to announce that it was the hardest fill he ever did, lol. Figures I would get that lovely distinction, lol. He had to poke me between 10-12 times to get it right. I just stopped counting after a while. Finally had to do it under x-ray and then there was still trouble getting it. Thankfully, it really didn't hurt very badly at all. A little sting here and pinch here but all in all a piece of cake. The next one should be a breeze compared to this. The good news is that I think I finally feel a bit of restriction!! Woohoo! I have heard that sometimes it takes a couple of days for the real restricition to set in and I hope to be even more restricted in a few days. It's been really hard having the surgery but still feeling just about as hungry as before. The other good news is that I asked Dr. A if since my husband had attended his group seminar with me if he had to attend it again. He told me no. So I made a appt. for Marc to have a consult with Dr. A on November 3rd! He is getting really excited about the possibility of him having the surgery as well. I just wanted to add in closing that my tough time with the fill today should no way reflect Dr. A's skill level. He is an excellent doctor and surgeon but I just have a lot of fat on my abdomen which made it difficult to do the fill. I have all the faith in the world with Dr. Aranow

Eileen, Sorry your fill was tough today...but congrats on the feeling of restriction! Joanie

Thanks Joanie! It really wasn't all that bad. Not sore at all today

Hi, Eileen! Sorry about your abdomen doing an imitation of a pincushion, but I'm happy to hear that you're feeling some restriction already. Things should be easier for you from now on. That's good news about Marc. Is he thinking of being banded like you or is he going for the RNY? Debby

Thank you Debby. Marc has only considered the band. I don't think he would go through with having the RNY. I asked Dr. A yesterday if he had banded many men and how their success was because when I had my consult with Dr. Valin a few years ago he told me that men didn't do very well with the band. Dr. A told me that his male banded patients do better than his female bandsters. He said his male patients generally have a harder time with portion control versus being sweet eaters so they do better with the band. Eileen

Sorry to hear about the tricky fill, although from what I have heard, the first fill is often a little tricky, but much easier after that. Glad you are feeling restriction, it must be frustrating being hungry after everything you have went through! Carmen

Thanks Carmen. It was getting a little frustrating. I definately have restriction now though. I felt very comfortably full after my Carnation IB this morning. I am now working on getting some more fluids in so I can have lunch in a little while. Eileen

Hey Eileen, Sorry about your restricted but you are good hands from Dr A. which I trust him to perform my rny surgery soon! GOOD NEWS about your husband!! Tell him I am thrilled to hear this news and Congrats on his apt with Dr A. You and he will be great couple to support each other and live longer! SMILE!! Make sure you show your husband to read this!!!!! Hugs Kathy K

Thanks Kathy. It will be wonderful to have another bandster in the house with me. It will be a lot easier not having to watch him scarf down a nice big steak while I sip a shake. It will also be a lot easier carrying in the groceries, lol Eileen

Good mornig, Eileen, I promise to use spell check...LOL... Congrats on you first fill and feeling restriction! Isn't Dr Aranow awesome? Thats great that Marc decided to go for surgery. ovember 3rd will be here before you know it. Ugh, that means winter is right around the corner! -Deb