First Fill
Hi all,
I'm off for my first fill this morning. Not quite sure what to expect but not anxious about it either. Just hoping it gives me some restriction so I can get back on the band wagon and start losing weight again instead of yo yoing between 3 or 4 lbs.
Just wanted to share my day.
Take care,
Frogger
I'm off for my first fill this morning. Not quite sure what to expect but not anxious about it either. Just hoping it gives me some restriction so I can get back on the band wagon and start losing weight again instead of yo yoing between 3 or 4 lbs.
Just wanted to share my day.
Take care,
Frogger
It's basically painless !! Good luck and let us know how it turns out !!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Well I survived my first fill. Actually it was no big deal at all. Dr. I. from ALS did it. It was the first time I met him but he is just as nice and patient as Dr. A. and Dr. B. Once numbed he put in about 5cc and had me drink water. That was obviously too much so he then took it all out and had me drink the barium. He then started putting in more and taking out and putting in et****il he felt the barium was going down at a decent rate yet not free flowing right through the band. The whole time in the x-ray room was maybe 10 minutes.
The only downside was that they apparently schedule many people (6-8) at the same time so even though I had an 8:30 a.m. appt. I didn't get out of the hospital until about 10 a.m.
So now I'm on clear liquids for 24 hrs. then have to call the office and talk to Nino and hopefully mushy for lunch tomorrow and regular dinner tomorrow night.
I'm just hoping there is some restriction there. I ended up with 3.8 cc's being put in so hopefully I'll see a change and start the weight coming off once again.
Frogger.
The only downside was that they apparently schedule many people (6-8) at the same time so even though I had an 8:30 a.m. appt. I didn't get out of the hospital until about 10 a.m.
So now I'm on clear liquids for 24 hrs. then have to call the office and talk to Nino and hopefully mushy for lunch tomorrow and regular dinner tomorrow night.
I'm just hoping there is some restriction there. I ended up with 3.8 cc's being put in so hopefully I'll see a change and start the weight coming off once again.
Frogger.
Kimi,
No the needle is in the port the whole time until he has it at the level he is comfortable with.
Stacey - I thought it was a lot too for a first fill but I guess if they get it right the first time it eliminates the need for going back too many more times.
I'll let you know how I make out - so far I've been drinking liquids all day without a problem.
Frogger
No the needle is in the port the whole time until he has it at the level he is comfortable with.
Stacey - I thought it was a lot too for a first fill but I guess if they get it right the first time it eliminates the need for going back too many more times.
I'll let you know how I make out - so far I've been drinking liquids all day without a problem.
Frogger
Don't be scared - really - I am the biggest baby I know - the needle stays there the entire time - I couldn't look at it.
My first fill with Dr. B was 4.1 and the next was 1.8 - it was too much and I didn't realize it was too much for me. I don't know that the aggressive fills eliminate the need for more fills or not. I didn't have enough fills to know one way or the other. My band was empty more than it was filled.
I had the 10cc Lap Band.
My first fill with Dr. B was 4.1 and the next was 1.8 - it was too much and I didn't realize it was too much for me. I don't know that the aggressive fills eliminate the need for more fills or not. I didn't have enough fills to know one way or the other. My band was empty more than it was filled.
I had the 10cc Lap Band.
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