gabby

Just had my first fill. I continue to lose weight (30 lbs- banded 1/13/03)but, I felt I was eating more than I should. The fill was painless, although felt alittle weird, I could feel the fluid going through the tube. It took about 15 minutes and a few pokes to access the port. He numbed me first and put 1.5 cc in. I like this adjustment, it feels good. I also joined Curves, to try to become more active and tone up a bit. I love to swim, but, not comfortable showing my skin yet. I find the band truly amazing and so glad I opted for this instead of the by-pass. I thought I would stick out like a "sore thumb" when I dined out but, that certainly is not the case. My only regret is not finding out about the band sooner.

Alexandra

Wow, Gabby, you're doing great! I'm a little surprised your doctor agreed to fill you both so soon after surgery and while you're clearly losing weight at a rapid clip. Every doctor is different, I suppose.

Good luck with the fill and congratulations on the great weight loss!!

(OK...DUH! I just realized your band date was year ago. Now I'm going to ask why you waited so long to have a fill? Or was that a typo?)

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~~ Alexandra
banded 8/20/03 -- Dr. Abkin, Morristown NJ
band removed 4/9/07 due to slippage REbanded 8/13/07

340 highest / 210-ish lowest / 255-ish now / 200? maybe?
5'10" -- size 28/30 then, 16/18 now, heading downward once again

gabby

Oh my Alexandria........I had an intellectual interlude. Yes, I was banded this year (duh) 2004. I opted for a fill as soon as I could, 6 weeks to the day. I have beed watching what I eat, but, felt that I was able to eat too much, I'm so eager to keep losing. I probably won't have another for a while, this seems right. Thanks for your kind words................Gabby

TraciLJ

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear all is going so well for you.

Hope to join you in Bandlandia soon!

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TJ
(1st insurance request denied by BCBS 3/11/02)

Tamazon59

Hi All,
I just had my fill on Thursday, I had 1.5 cc also. I am not noticing too much difference. Maybe a few more bubbles or burps. I think I have to focus on slowing down, eating slower. I had knee surgery after my band surgery so I have been laying around too much. I am really getting inpatient to start seeing better results. Tammy