having fill next Thursday

alma2bfree · 01-15-2007, 08:58 PM

I had my surgery December 12 and have lost 22lbs, but lost most of it within the first 2 week after surgery. I will have my first fill Thursday, did most of you do better after the fill?

shutuplena · 01-15-2007, 11:41 PM

I lost 23lbs before my first fill and I had my second fill 2 wks ago. I feel more restricted and have definitely lost more weight. I won't know til I go back to the surgeon in Feb. You'll do fine. 22 lbs. is GREAT. Good job.

alma2bfree · 01-16-2007, 03:10 PM

Shutuplena, thanks I was starting to worry your message makes me feel better. Alma2bfree

giveyouthemoon · 01-16-2007, 07:32 PM

Oh my gosh!! Things go SOOOO much better after the fill. That's how the band was intended to be used, with a fill.

You have to go through that time of no fill to get healed. Now that you are....it's time to use that tool like it was meant!!

Yes, having a fill will be a HUGE change from where you are now. Bear in mind, you'll have to eat less and a LOT more slowly!! Having a fill is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew about having a band!!

I'm excited for you!!! Good luck!!!!

alma2bfree · 01-16-2007, 08:48 PM

Thanks, that helps a lot I'm from Oklahoma my Dr is Dr Lana Nelson Norman OK Oklahoma Weight Loss Options

soontobethin · 01-18-2007, 08:29 PM

I'm in almost the same exact situation as you. I had the band in on December 15th and am getting a fill Wednesday January 24th. I've lost about 20lbs, mostly in the week before and the week after. I cannot wait (though I am anxious about the restriction) for the band to really work. It is exciting and scary and wonderful. Let me know how you do and I'll let you know how I do.