Cynthia L.
1st Band Fill
Jun 17, 2010
I had my first band fill today. They added 4.5 cc's to the band, originally it had 2cc which was a shock to me. I thought it was just placed during surgery. I was nervous, but for nothing. The numbing shots stung when the medicine went in, I felt the pressure of him, the PA, finding the port and I was a little tender afterwards. But I felt no different. However, I found out the importance of small sips! Now that it's more restricted, I finally feel full and don't feel I have to over eat to get to that point. I am kinda concerned that I am still swollen from the intial surgery and I have a lot of scar tissue around the site. I am not sure why I am having both, or how to fix it or keep it from getting worse. If anyone has ideas, I will gladly listen. So I have another day of clear liquids, then 2 days of full liquids, then 2 days of soft. It won't be so hard this time I don't think.I am having problems not stress eating, or eating out of habit or because I'm bored. I am still working on those and have a feeling it may continue to be a struggle. So for now, one hour at a time, one day at a time and one week at a time. Sooner or later the new habit will form and the old disappear. I hope.
