First Fill
Well I had my first fill today..I found out I have an 8cc band...he put in 3ccS...I feel weird...cant explain it..I can feel the restriction...I drank a cup of water..havent ventured in drinking anything else yet..I guess I will get a better feel for it in a few days...Tell me how your first fills went...OH..and IT HURT LIKE A BYTCH!!! At least for me it did....When he stuck it in, I said I THOUGHT IT WASNT SUPPOSED TO HURT....He said not anymore then getting blood drawn..I gave him the weirdest look and he started laughing..Maybe Im just a Wuss!
"Taking life with a grain of salt, a wedge of lime and a shot of tequila"
Actually, Heather and I traded numbers this morning and chatted around lunchtime. She'll be just fine and I'm here for anyone who needs band help!!!! 
I had my first fill on July 30 at my 6 week mark and i too got 3ccs in an 8cc band by Dr. A. I was numb in that area so I didn't feel anything. I did feel a little funny the first day but after that nothing. It feels a little tight in the morning a week later but as soon as I am up and going I don't feel any restriction. I have made an appt for Aug 19 for a second fill.
I seem to have a large group of people watching me now that I wrote the article for the Maryland Gazette but I feel like it is all part of the process...we learn as we go
Good luck...
Debbie
I seem to have a large group of people watching me now that I wrote the article for the Maryland Gazette but I feel like it is all part of the process...we learn as we go
Good luck...
Debbie
I read the article...it was great..you mentioned more people are watching you now...I kinda feel that way as well..though it isnt on that broad of a perspective, it almost feels to me like people are waiting for me to fail..or waiting to see me pick up that piece of fried chicken so that they can criticize my food choices/actions...
"Taking life with a grain of salt, a wedge of lime and a shot of tequila"
I completely understand and you don't owe anyone any justifictaion for what you have chosen to do. I have been there and I have gotten to the place where I felt that I needed to explain the difference between the band and the bypass. I probably will for a long time.I went to my parenst last weekend and when my dad said how can you eat that I did what I called with a pillow 'this is my stomach and this my stomach with the band now" and then this what it will be like as I get fills. He stopped asking what I could or couldn't eat after that.
Don't let anyone criticize you...the band is different and it works different for everyone. I want the band to work and right now I am watching what I eat but I wish I had more that 15 pounds down at the almost 2 month mark...but then again that seems to be 2 pounds a week and that would be considered good.
I am more concerned about not knowing when I have it at a good spot. I also don't want to have to argue with Dr A about fills, Losing right now is me and I hope he knows that when I go.
The article was my attempt to let others know they are not alone and everyone's journey is different. Most people look at heavy chicks and think we have always been that way without thought of anything else.
Arlene keeps beating it into me that it doens't matter what they think becaus ein the long run they really don't care except for family and friends. And she is right...the ones who will be judging will forget as soon as another thing catches their attention.
Chin up and keep the faith....you are not alone
Hugs
Don't let anyone criticize you...the band is different and it works different for everyone. I want the band to work and right now I am watching what I eat but I wish I had more that 15 pounds down at the almost 2 month mark...but then again that seems to be 2 pounds a week and that would be considered good.
I am more concerned about not knowing when I have it at a good spot. I also don't want to have to argue with Dr A about fills, Losing right now is me and I hope he knows that when I go.
The article was my attempt to let others know they are not alone and everyone's journey is different. Most people look at heavy chicks and think we have always been that way without thought of anything else.
Arlene keeps beating it into me that it doens't matter what they think becaus ein the long run they really don't care except for family and friends. And she is right...the ones who will be judging will forget as soon as another thing catches their attention.
Chin up and keep the faith....you are not alone
Hugs
What fluids?...I am stuffed...I need to drink...I dont feel like Im overly tight...I can swallow fine..but I feel really full...My mother went with me and was "amazed"...I love her to death but even after articles and sending her online videos to watch...she still didnt have a clue as to what I had done or what was expected..
"Taking life with a grain of salt, a wedge of lime and a shot of tequila"
Congrats on your first fill! I am sorry it hurt! When I first started researching I wanted the lapband. But when I found out about the fills I got scared... lol
Good luck with everything.
Good luck with everything.
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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