First Fill

I had my first fill yesterday. It wasn't bad at all. It felt like a shot. I got 1.6 cc in my 4cc band. I have to be on the dreaded liquids again for a couple of days. Tonight, we went and ate at Frisch's. I had potato soup and some cottage cheese. Get this, I COULDN'T EAT IT ALL!! I ate 1/2 of the soup and a few bites of cottage cheese. The waitress thought I was crazy when I asked for containers to take it home. Lol I am happy because this is the first time in over a month that I can honestly say that I was full. I couldn't eat another bite. I was very excited! The doctor's scale says 14 lbs lost since my pre-op visit and 17 lbs from my highest weight. My scale is nicer because I can weight naked and be 19 lbs down. ;) Either way, I didn't expect to lose massive amounts for having Lap Band and being on the "lightweight" side. Lol...Lightweight. That is what Dr. Tom calls me. I love it!! Everyone have a happy holiday!!

Yea Mimi, Glad to hear some excitment. I am glad you finally felt full!!!!! Just finished wrapping. Rick did all the Santa Stuff. I can't believe everything is done. Love ya Bunch

That's great Mimi! I bet you will really start to see the weight loss now. I am looking forward to my fill, too. I go on January 2nd. I haven't been feeling full and I really need that. It's good to know that after the fill, you start to feel full. How long do you have to stay on liquids? Have you had any problems with things going down? Good luck with everything! Sara

I have to stay on liquids until Sunday. Then I should be eating pureed/soft. On Monday, I can start trying a regular diet. My doctor says that I won't really feel restriction until about day 3 or 4. I really don't feel it much. I was just happy to feel full enough that I knew I needed to stop eating. That was a great feeling. Good luck to you!

Hey Mimi, Thats great.....I am so proud of you....I got into a pair of Jane's size 14's tonight... 14...can you believe that...? I don't think I ever wore a size 14 in my life...I will be wearing them tomorrow night at dad's...with my boots ane one of mom's christmas sweaters... Love you...See you tomorrow... Amy

Yea I got in trouble. Mimi wanted those too. So you guys share them oK? Anyway glad you could wear them. Love Ya

Sorry you got in trouble...Sure I will share...I am up at 4 am ....so that I can finish wrapping my presents...LOL...Never again will I wait till the last minute...(yea right)...LOL...See you tonight...Love You Amy

uhhhh maybe I will change my name to dense buddha... what happens when he has 4 cc in the band? Does he replace it or is it a give and take kind of thing? Never really looked into the band so I never thought about it having a limit.

Thats a good question. Actually, I doubt I will ever have 4 cc in my band. That is pretty much for my size. The largest band, I think, is 10 cc. I will stop getting fills once I hit my "sweet spot". When that happens, who knows. I hope you have a good Christmas!!!

Mimi you are so lucky! I can't wait for a fill. Now that I'm on normal foods I have to rely on "willpower" and portion control until I can go in (1 more week). I am so happy that you're full! What a great Christmas present!