1st fill since reband!

So went in today for my first fill since being re banded. I was shocked and concerned when the doc said he was adding 4ccs....considering I only filled to 3.5ccs last time before I got overfilled and my problems began.

When I questioned it I was told they put in a bigger band . when my heart settled back to normal he added 4ccs...water went down fine :) So I have started over. They want me back in 2 weeks for my next fill. it is understandable now why i've been hungrier than the last time and eating more and why i've put on a little bit of weight because i've been grazing more!

And FYI: Nurse said that new research has indicated that if you feel uncomfortable after you eat something (even if it doesnt get stuck) you should go on fluids at least for the next meal.

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27/08/2008 (Initial Band)
29/06/2009 (Replacement Band)
TOTAL 4cc's in a 14cc band

Good for you! Glad you are back on the band and filled. I wasn't rebanded but had my first fill on 08-04. I have a 10cc band and at first she filled me with 5cc's but water wouldn't go down so she took some out and I am at 4.6cc's which apparently is a little aggressive but I am glad I am feeling the restriction. Good Luck!

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Banded 06-17-09
8-4-09 1st fill 4.6cc's 8-25-09 2nd fill 5.0cc's 9-22-09 3rd fill 5.6 cc's 10-13-09 4th fill 6.0 cc's 11-10-09 5th fill 6.2 cc's 12-15-09 6th fill 8.2 cc's (adjustment on 12-18 took out .4) 7th adjustment 7.8 8th fill 8.0 cc's 2-15-10 No adjustment
Starting Weight: 250 Current: 170 Goal: 160 (changed by my bariatric surgeon)
Start BMI: 36 Current BMI: 26 Goal: 24

Ro~ So glad to hear that you are doing well and had your "first" fill! Sounds like they will be moving you toward restriction faster than before.

I bet the weight will start sliding off. Good luck with your new band!

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Kristen
Surgery date: Aug. 5, 08
First 5K: Dec. 6, 08 (39:20)
Second 5K: March 14, 09 (34:40)

Ro,

I'm so sorry matey I've not been visiting LBT often of late and completely missed that you were being rebanded. I'm glad to hear it all went well.

I was just reading the Elpheba quote in your signature too. I never paid much attention to it but last night I went to see Wicked (I've been in Melbourne on business). I cried! It was amazing. And now your signature makes complete sense to me. :)

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Banded: 1st August 08
Got to goal: mid-March 09.
Belt Lipectomy with vertical incision: 2nd April 09
stats in lbs: S215/C132/G154

Now in maintenance mode, no longer trying to lose

Ro, I'm just now seeing this. Congrats on your fill! Really hope it helps ya.

Thanks for the tip on the food/liquid thing. I'm stressed out and got stuck on greek yogurt this AM so I'm doing liquids right now. Hot tea is even going down a little slow.

You take good care of yourself! Keep checking back. You and Lellow have been missed!

Hugs!!

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Michelle
Surgery - August 25th, 2008
Highest (documented), 250
Program Start Wt, 236
Surgery Day, 210
Current, 181
Goal, 130

~Since March, 08