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I had my first fill on Friday. Didn't hurt but I've come to the conclusion I am the ... | Lap-Band Fills Discuss anything and everything to do with fills. How much do they cost you? How often do you get yours? Are they painful? Etc. | 
07-25-2005, 05:08 PM
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Catchy title--
I had my first fill on Friday. Didn't hurt but I've come to the conclusion I am the biggest wiener ever!! They first informed me that I would be standing for the fill--I think I knew this, but I had blocked that piece of info out.
I have to lay down to get blood drawn--One way ticket to the floor if I try to sit up to have blood drawn.
They numbed up the area where the port is--(while I'm standing mind you)--Here comes the big head sweat and the sound of voices speaking to me from inside a tin can. I say WOAH--I better lay down. Great news, when you lay down, the port moves (makes sense)--they have to renumb the area--Excellent.
The doc has to do some serious rooting around to find the port. No pain, just a huge ick factor. He finally hits the port with a hearty "There she is"
Fluid went in--then I had to sit up and drink water--I gave the doc the crazy eyeball--You want me to sit up with that needle in my side??? What are you, nuts? I managed to sit up and slug some fluid down--Which promptly gurgled back in my mouth--Cripes--I am light-headed again-have to lay back down. Back off on the fluid a little--take another hit of water. I managed to sit up that time and not nearly pass out. We decided to quit while we were ahead.
I ended up with 4cc's in the band and a very amused Doctor. He said to check back in two weeks--He may add a bit more then.
I do think I have a little restriction--may just be an angry esophagus/stoma--We'll see!
I AM A HUGE WEENIE
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Surgery Date June 9, 2005
Filled & Unfilled to present level of 0cc's
I've Lost right around 75 Pounds
Pretty damm happy about the whole thing!
Dr. Peter Billing-Edmonds Washington
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read.-Groucho Marx | 
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07-25-2005, 05:12 PM
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How do you feel after getting 4cc's??
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07-25-2005, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 44
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I stuck to liquids Saturday--(those liquids did include one large blended margarita)--What can I say, the weather was nice. I had some scrambled eggs and softer stuff on Sunday--Ate pretty regularly this morning
Breakfast: 1 veggie sausage patty and one packet of cream of wheat
Snack: Banana & 8oz latte
Lunch--4 low fat triscuits with egg salad and tomato soup
I really can tell though when I don't chew well enough. I also know that I gulp water--I'll need to stop that.
I don't think I've got a huge amount of restriction, but we'll see how it goes.
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Surgery Date June 9, 2005
Filled & Unfilled to present level of 0cc's
I've Lost right around 75 Pounds
Pretty damm happy about the whole thing!
Dr. Peter Billing-Edmonds Washington
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read.-Groucho Marx
Last edited by GrizGirl; 07-27-2005 at 09:49 AM.
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07-25-2005, 05:19 PM
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You are so funny! Well done! I had to sit up, with the needle in! when I went back for an unfill. Now THAT was weird, ew!
Yeah, how's that fill so far?
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07-26-2005, 03:32 PM
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Your not a weenie, I'd be the same way. Who isn't scared of the unknown?
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07-26-2005, 04:13 PM
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oh yeah? well I didn't threaten to faint, not my style. I'm more a crybaby myself. My ears were full of tears...
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07-26-2005, 07:15 PM
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Very, very funny! May have been traumatic for you but I sure enjoyed your post!
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07-27-2005, 09:13 AM
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LOL- Way to be brave Sally;0) I mean kinda brave:0) Really I mean a little bit brave-LOLOLOLO LOLLOL Very cute story- I sure bet your Doc got a chuckle or two- glad you OK & filled very well.
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07-28-2005, 04:12 PM
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This was your first fill and your doc put in 4cc's? That sounds like a lot. I am scheduled for my first fill on Aug. 9th. I am scared to death! The last time I went in I was so scared I was going to get a fill that by BP was 210/108! whoaaa way too high! Anyway I didn't get one then because I had a good weight loss, but I know I need one and I will make it through, but I am still scared it is going to hurt! :(
I'm a wienie too! LOL
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08-04-2005, 05:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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hey Donna, Sally has the 11cc Vangard band--The Big Band. So 4 ccs in the big band doesn't even come close to 1/2 way. Hope that clears that up.
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08-04-2005, 06:49 PM
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Even with the big band 4cc is alot. I had a first fill of 2cc and a second one with 1 cc and have decent restriction. Getting too big of a fill at once can result in stoma inflamation. Perhaps this doctor knew from the surgery her band was really loose?
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Banded March 7th,2005 with Doctor Pleatman in MI
1st fill April 27th, 2005 2.5cc in Vanguard band
2nd fill June 13th 2005 1cc
Down 30 pounds!
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08-04-2005, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 44
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I'm not sure what size my band is. I am going to find out when I go in. I know it is not the low profile one though. Next Tuesday is my fill day. Wish me luck.
__________________ Donna Alpers Banded 6-1-5 251/225/145 Dr. Spivak
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08-05-2005, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 44
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Hi Gang--
I am going in to see my Doc this afternoon for (perhaps) an additional fill.
I've lost a few pounds in the last two weeks since my fill, but I generally am feeling little or no restriction from the initial 4cc's .
I'll fill you all in!
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Surgery Date June 9, 2005
Filled & Unfilled to present level of 0cc's
I've Lost right around 75 Pounds
Pretty damm happy about the whole thing!
Dr. Peter Billing-Edmonds Washington
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read.-Groucho Marx | |
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08-17-2005, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2005 Age: 32
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Sally, how is it going since the fill?
I got a fill on August 1st but I have no restiction. I have an appointment for the 24th and I am wondering if that is too soon since my last fill.
Anyone know if this is an ok timeline?
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08-21-2005, 06:41 PM
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Hey Lins12, you if you have no restriction, you have no restriction. I would say that there is no "too soon" if you need a tweek.
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