Ok, you guys are really starting to make me feel a little better. My first fill isn't until 2 weeks from Thursday, but I've been so worried about it. I'm not really that scared of needles, but I don't like pain (who does, I guess?!?!). Everyone saying it isn't that bad, has really helped put my mind at ease.

i have to admit my palms were sweating and i was anxious while at the dr's office waiting for my first fill! but it was no big deal. being on clear liquids for 2 days (then full for 2 tho i probably won't mind that part so much) is not much fun to - when i feel healthy and ready to eat! i'm so hungry! headache and all. but it's just 2 days. i admit i had very watery cream of wheat a little while ago because i was going nuts but i'll just take it one hunger pain at a time! that settled me down for a while!

My First fill is scheduled for 8/19/08. My doctor like to wait 8 weeks from surgery.

324 preop diet
303 Banded 6/25/08
283 Current
185 Goal

First fill done!!! I went in this morning. I had 3.8 cc's put in and feel pretty good. It didn't hurt but I was so nervous...went very quickly.

I haven't had a thing to eat all day and was okay til about an hour ago and now my stomach is growling. I guess I will go for a shake and see if that puts an end to the rumbling in my tummy.

Wow Robin, you are doing fantastic, almost half way to goal already!!! That's awesome!!

I get my first fill August 21 as my doctor is going to South Africa!!!!!!
UUUGGGGG I was banded June 17 and feel I need a fill but hey the band is in and it is only aa few weeks off and I will need to work hard at still trying to lose and maybe appricate the band LOL

Had my first fill this morning. Everything went beautifully. I was really worried about the pain, but all I felt was a tiny pinch and then some pressure. But it was a piece of cake! I had to drink 3oz of water. It was the strangest feeling ever! But I felt full! It was incredible! I am on clear liquids today, full liquids tomorrow and then mushies for 2 days, then back to normal. I'm so happy! I was down 4 more pounds too! So it's been a good day here!! Started to feel hungry just about 20 mins ago, mind you I had my fill at 10am, and I started to feel hungry around 4:30! Thats amazing to me! I can't wait to finally get started!!

I'm concerned because I talked to my docs nurse and she told me he does little fills anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 cc. All the info on LBT, people are getting alot more. My first fill is Aug. 8th and I was banded on June 16th. My doc is very adament about waiting 6 weeks or so. I'm just concerned about my appetite. I'm hungry already, how can such a small fill make a difference?:confused2: Leah

Diva it may depend on the size of your band... I have a 10cc band...

had a 3cc pre-fill and only got 1 cc for a total of 4
Doc said straight up he likes to take it slow and easy

so waited 6 HUNGRY weeks and then 1 cc
then another cc every 4 or 5 weeks there after... so it's gonna be a fun summer I have a feeling.... still on the slow losing pace though so guess all is good... chin up girl

Thanks Huggie Bear I can always use the experience of one who has been there. Leah

Just got back from TJ for my first fill. I have a 9.75cc band and recieved 1.6cc. He actually gave me more and then after the floura. he had to take some out. Had to swallow that nasty pink crap 4 times!!! But, other than that it was very easy and pain free. I can definatly tell a difference. I could eat a lot of anything for the last week or so. Not any more!

I had my second fill yesterday! It was easy and quick and I have good restrction noW! I can only eat a few bites and I am full:biggrin2:

I have walked a lot in the past 2 days. 1.5 miles yesterday and I walked 3 miles to my sister's house this morning (I made her drive me back)

congratulations cathychatts on your restriction and your exercise!

last night the band did it's job for me - again! - i had more on my plate but i was full and that was it. i really wanted more in my brain but my band said no. so now i am having the leftovers for lunch today. it is amazing how this thing works!

enjoy the restriction!

Congrats, Cathy! I have been finding I am eating smaller portions and being satisfied. Don't know if that means I have restriction or not, but I think I am eating less these days.The weight loss has slowed down considerably but then so has my exercise. This month is insane. I have been traveling 90 miles one way to a class 4 days a week, plus trying to keep up with my job. The class will be done at the end of the month so then I plan to get started exercising again. Also fill #3 on the 31st so maybe in August I can get the ball rolling again. I am ok with just maintaining this month since so much is going on. I am envious that you can walk so far! I am pooped after 1 mile and its been soooooo hot!

I had my first fill on July 16th. I think I was told I had 3 cc already in and she added another .8cc. Does that sound right. Not very much.

However, my restriction is awesome! They said that restriction would only last a few days and that I would be back to normal eating soon. It's been 3 days and I'm still feeling the fabulous restriction.

It seems docotors are very different on the fill guidelines. After my fill I was told liquids for the rest of that day, soft foods the second day and then normal foods after that.

I'm scheduled for another fill in 2 1/2 weeks.

For those of you Jazzy Junes that are around the 40 lb weight loss, what's your excersize regimen like? I haven't done anything but I'm thinking that's why I've only lost 23 lbs. Although I'm not complaining, I love what I've lost. I'd still like to increase the loss if I can.