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You're probably off having the fill right now!

The firt fill depends on many factors that the doc should be

assessing -weight loss, eating skills, any eating trouble, size of

band, your fat distribution (apple vs pear shape) and much more.

In the smaller bands (9.75 and 10 cm) the first fill is aanywhere

from 0.3 cc to 2.3 or so. Uusually about 0.5-1.0 cc

In the 11 cm band, about 2-4 cc

In the VG, 4-5.5. The first 3.5 cc simply fills the tubing, so is not

a fill. Anything OVER that first 3.4 cc is the real FILL.

With the new AP band, the first fill seems to be about 3-4 cc.

With the largest AP band that holds 14 cc, the few first fills I'm

aware of have been around 5 cc. lots to learn yet about theese new AP

bands!

But the skill of the surgeon and the band aftercare program will be

very critical to your success. With a less experienced doc, you'll

have much more reaponsibility yourself to learn things and discuss

options, and even help the doc learn.

They should be giving you clear written instructions about the fill -

what is a good one vs what is too much and dangerous. We should never

by trying to keep a too-tight fill.

Let us know how you do today!

Sandy R

>

> ok.. so I go in for my first fill today. It concerns me that my

> doctor's office (mostly bypass, I think I was the 20-something

> lapband. I was going to cut my losses and have the bypass and

finally

> blue cross approved the lapband in april so I switched to band -

but

> had already come very farin approval with an extremely competent

> laproscopic surgeon, so I stayed) told me no pre-fill instructions.

> Just come.

>

> So I've got an appt at 1pm today.. and I have to leave by 10:30.

I've

> read sandy's faq thing about it.. (you are SO helpful sandy!) I

didn't

> have a huge dinner last night, I've only had coffee so far this

> morning, but I plan to put away about 2 liters of water before I

get

> there.

>

> Any other thoughts suggestions on what to expect/do.. appreciated.

>

> How much saline is in the normal first fill?

>

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Turns out I have the 10 cm band.. or is it 10 cc? I don't know.

Anyway, we did 1 cc today. He gave me a choice of numbing or not

numbing. He said " I'd go without numbing. It's 2 sticks versus 1 " Then

I saw the needle, promptly told him he was insane and said I'd be

numbed up thanks.

He ended up sticking me a few times with the giant needle because he

couldn't find the port. It was the physicians assistant, and he's

extremely capable and I like him a lot, but like I said.. they're

primarily gastric. I am not sure if I feel much of a difference yet,

but I took your advice and stayed around for a couple of hours to make

sure it was ok. (It's out of town)

I told them today that when I finish my master's in counseling in a

year and a half that I'm coming back to do their lapband aftercare,

since I have enough credits to have a minor in undergrad in nursing as

well. I can do the support for lap patients after since everyone in

his office, including himself, has had gastric. They don't realize yet

that it's not the same. The PA said they'd probably need someone by

then. haha.

I also told them about how I had sharp shooting pain in my shoulder 5

days post op, and when I called that they told me it was gas pain. Gas

X and everything else didn't help, but that I had found info online

(here) that it can be referred pain from overeating (drinking, as it

were). I thought they should know that. They weren't sure if they

should believe me or not.

I'm going to gather together a bunch of info and take it back for my

next fill in November. No sense in having the lap patients after me

suffer

> >

> > ok.. so I go in for my first fill today. It concerns me that my

> > doctor's office (mostly bypass, I think I was the 20-something

> > lapband. I was going to cut my losses and have the bypass and

> finally

> > blue cross approved the lapband in april so I switched to band -

> but

> > had already come very farin approval with an extremely competent

> > laproscopic surgeon, so I stayed) told me no pre-fill instructions.

> > Just come.

> >

> > So I've got an appt at 1pm today.. and I have to leave by 10:30.

> I've

> > read sandy's faq thing about it.. (you are SO helpful sandy!) I

> didn't

> > have a huge dinner last night, I've only had coffee so far this

> > morning, but I plan to put away about 2 liters of water before I

> get

> > there.

> >

> > Any other thoughts suggestions on what to expect/do.. appreciated.

> >

> > How much saline is in the normal first fill?

> >

>

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Oh sweetie, first mistake was looking at the fill needle! hehehe My doc didn't

offer to numb and I just went with it and was SHOCKED that I didn't feel a thing

when he did the fill. If you can muster the courage, next fill try it without

the numbing. Sometimes being a loser is a GOOD thing! 5'11 " 306 / 229 /

180 PreOp / Now/ Goal Banded 09/14/06

@...: nimsaj007@...: Tue, 9 Oct

2007 00:12:05 +0000Subject: Re: first fill

Turns out I have the 10 cm band.. or is it 10 cc? I don't know.Anyway, we did 1

cc today. He gave me a choice of numbing or notnumbing. He said " I'd go without

numbing. It's 2 sticks versus 1 " ThenI saw the needle, promptly told him he was

insane and said I'd benumbed up thanks.He ended up sticking me a few times with

the giant needle because hecouldn't find the port. It was the physicians

assistant, and he'sextremely capable and I like him a lot, but like I said..

they'reprimarily gastric. I am not sure if I feel much of a difference yet,but I

took your advice and stayed around for a couple of hours to makesure it was ok.

(It's out of town)I told them today that when I finish my master's in counseling

in ayear and a half that I'm coming back to do their lapband aftercare,since I

have enough credits to have a minor in undergrad in nursing aswell. I can do the

support for lap patients after since everyone inhis office, including himself,

has had gastric. They don't realize yetthat it's not the same. The PA said

they'd probably need someone bythen. haha.I also told them about how I had sharp

shooting pain in my shoulder 5days post op, and when I called that they told me

it was gas pain. GasX and everything else didn't help, but that I had found info

online(here) that it can be referred pain from overeating (drinking, as itwere).

I thought they should know that. They weren't sure if theyshould believe me or

not.I'm going to gather together a bunch of info and take it back for mynext

fill in November. No sense in having the lap patients after mesuffer > >> >

ok.. so I go in for my first fill today. It concerns me that my > > doctor's

office (mostly bypass, I think I was the 20-something > > lapband. I was going

to cut my losses and have the bypass and > finally > > blue cross approved the

lapband in april so I switched to band - > but > > had already come very farin

approval with an extremely competent > > laproscopic surgeon, so I stayed) told

me no pre-fill instructions. > > Just come. > > > > So I've got an appt at 1pm

today.. and I have to leave by 10:30. > I've > > read sandy's faq thing about

it.. (you are SO helpful sandy!) I > didn't > > have a huge dinner last night,

I've only had coffee so far this > > morning, but I plan to put away about 2

liters of water before I > get > > there.> > > > Any other thoughts suggestions

on what to expect/do.. appreciated.> > > > How much saline is in the normal

first fill?> >>

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I have had about 10 fills and have never been numbed I was not offered by my

Dr and I have never felt any pain. even when he had to poke about three

times to find the port. I bet the numbing hurts way worse than the fill

without numbing.

Ales

RNY 7/11/02

Revision Banded 10/27/06

Re: first fill

Turns out I have the 10 cm band.. or is it 10 cc? I don't know.Anyway, we

did 1 cc today. He gave me a choice of numbing or notnumbing. He said " I'd

go without numbing. It's 2 sticks versus 1 " ThenI saw the needle, promptly

told him he was insane and said I'd benumbed up thanks.He ended up sticking

me a few times with the giant needle because hecouldn't find the port. It

was the physicians assistant, and he'sextremely capable and I like him a

lot, but like I said.. they'reprimarily gastric. I am not sure if I feel

much of a difference yet,but I took your advice and stayed around for a

couple of hours to makesure it was ok. (It's out of town)I told them today

that when I finish my master's in counseling in ayear and a half that I'm

coming back to do their lapband aftercare,since I have enough credits to

have a minor in undergrad in nursing aswell. I can do the support for lap

patients after since everyone inhis office, including himself, has had

gastric. They don't realize yetthat it's not the same. The PA said they'd

probably need someone bythen. haha.I also told them about how I had sharp

shooting pain in my shoulder 5days post op, and when I called that they told

me it was gas pain. GasX and everything else didn't help, but that I had

found info online(here) that it can be referred pain from overeating

(drinking, as itwere). I thought they should know that. They weren't sure if

theyshould believe me or not.I'm going to gather together a bunch of info

and take it back for mynext fill in November. No sense in having the lap

patients after mesuffer >

>> > ok.. so I go in for my first fill today. It concerns me that my > >

doctor's office (mostly bypass, I think I was the 20-something > > lapband.

I was going to cut my losses and have the bypass and > finally > > blue

cross approved the lapband in april so I switched to band - > but > > had

already come very farin approval with an extremely competent > > laproscopic

surgeon, so I stayed) told me no pre-fill instructions. > > Just come. > > >

> So I've got an appt at 1pm today.. and I have to leave by 10:30. > I've >

> read sandy's faq thing about it.. (you are SO helpful sandy!) I > didn't >

> have a huge dinner last night, I've only had coffee so far this > >

morning, but I plan to put away about 2 liters of water before I > get > >

there.> > > > Any other thoughts suggestions on what to expect/do..

appreciated.> > > > How much saline is in the normal first fill?> >>

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Hello jasminikofsky,

Monday, October 8, 2007, 6:12:05 PM, you wrote:

> I also told them about how I had sharp shooting pain in my shoulder 5

> days post op, and when I called that they told me it was gas pain. Gas

> X and everything else didn't help, but that I had found info online

> (here) that it can be referred pain from overeating (drinking, as it

> were). I thought they should know that. They weren't sure if they

> should believe me or not.

You are right. It is referred pain from pressure on the diaphragm.

It is NOT because of gas. And gas-x only works on gas in the GI

system. The gas being referred to is the nitrogen they use to inflate

you during the surgery, but that is gone long before 5 days.

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Hi

Congrats on your weightloss and your first fill! It IS possible to get

enough restriction on just one fill. My husband went with me to

Mexicalli for our first fill, he is now at goal with just the one! I

had to have one more and am 10lbs or so away...so think positive!

Deborah

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Deborah, Congrats to the both of you. Thanks for the encourgment!! daymkr05 <DStu98@...> wrote: Hi Congrats on your weightloss and your first fill! It IS possible to get enough restriction on just one fill. My husband went with me to Mexicalli for our first fill, he is now at goal with just the one! I had to have one more and am 10lbs or so away...so think

positive!Deborah

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Billie...Are you sure that was fluoro or was it ultra sound? With fluoro you drink barium and it's a moving xray. With ultra sound they put goo on your stomach and slide a wand looking thing through the goo.

Ultra sound is to find the port only, it does not show pass through, stoma size, pouch size/shape, etc., the way fluoro does.On Jan 30, 2008 9:29 PM, Billie Branham <billiebranham@...> wrote:

Stacie and I went and got our first fills. Unfortunately I was not

able to find reasonable plane tickets so I went to a local NWWLS

center as they provide fills with flouroscopy. Questions about

fluoroscopy....they had us lay down and they pushed a machine over

the top of us that showed the port. Used this machine to assist in

accessing the port and put in 1cc for each of us. That is the set

amount they provide on a first fill. everything went well and it was

really uneventful. I don't think they looked at the placement of the

band itself and there was no barium involved. They had us drink some

water before we left. Does this sound like the type of fill Dr A's

office provides?

I am determined to go to Dr. A's office for our next fill as I would

just feel more comfortable with them but wanted to get established

with someone here in the event we had an " emergency " and needed an

unfill.

Also, the first day back onto solids and I was able to eat way more

than the recommended amount. I ate about a cup of crab meat and

about two cups salad with low-cal dressing. Is this normal after 4

days of the first fill? It seems I have no restriction at all yet.

This worries me.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! Billie

Stacie DOB 12/14/07

296/275/145

Billie DOB 12/14/07

209/191/130

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I did not have my surgery by DR A.. but i will not go to anyone BUT him for all my follow up and fills. He is really knowledgable and I inist on FLUORO only because its my body and I want to see each and everytime whats going on in there.. and its worth going in to check that. Each time I have gone. I had to drin kthe fluid and he checks out everything. Bipley <Bipley@...> wrote: Billie...Are you sure that was fluoro or was it ultra sound? With fluoro you drink barium and it's a moving

xray. With ultra sound they put goo on your stomach and slide a wand looking thing through the goo.Ultra sound is to find the port only, it does not show pass through, stoma size, pouch size/shape, etc., the way fluoro does. On Jan 30, 2008 9:29 PM, Billie Branham <billiebranhamsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Stacie and I went and got our first fills. Unfortunately I was not able to find reasonable plane tickets so I went to a local NWWLS center as they provide fills with flouroscopy. Questions about fluoroscopy....they had us lay down and they pushed a machine over the top of us that showed the port. Used this machine to assist in accessing the port and put in 1cc for each of us. That is

the set amount they provide on a first fill. everything went well and it was really uneventful. I don't think they looked at the placement of the band itself and there was no barium involved. They had us drink some water before we left. Does this sound like the type of fill Dr A's office provides? I am determined to go to Dr. A's office for our next fill as I would just feel more comfortable with them but wanted to get established with someone here in the event we had an "emergency" and needed an unfill. Also, the first day back onto solids and I was able to eat way more than the recommended amount. I ate about a cup of crab meat and about two cups salad with low-cal dressing. Is this normal after 4 days of the first fill? It seems I have no restriction at all yet. This worries me. Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! BillieStacie DOB 12/14/07296/275/145Billie DOB

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Billie, I have had two fills from Dr. Campos/ . They have you standing on a platform and the fluroscope comes in to your port. They do the fill and have you drink the Barium to see the flow pattern. It was most professional. Don't know if I should have a third fill but I will definately go back to Mexicali. Dr. Campos varies the amount of the fills based on the size band you had installed.Jerry Gerovac DOB 07-04-2007 First fill

Stacie and I went and got our first fills. Unfortunately I was not

able to find reasonable plane tickets so I went to a local NWWLS

center as they provide fills with flouroscopy. Questions about

fluoroscopy. ...they had us lay down and they pushed a machine over

the top of us that showed the port. Used this machine to assist in

accessing the port and put in 1cc for each of us. That is the set

amount they provide on a first fill. everything went well and it was

really uneventful. I don't think they looked at the placement of the

band itself and there was no barium involved. They had us drink some

water before we left. Does this sound like the type of fill Dr A's

office provides?

I am determined to go to Dr. A's office for our next fill as I would

just feel more comfortable with them but wanted to get established

with someone here in the event we had an "emergency" and needed an

unfill.

Also, the first day back onto solids and I was able to eat way more

than the recommended amount. I ate about a cup of crab meat and

about two cups salad with low-cal dressing. Is this normal after 4

days of the first fill? It seems I have no restriction at all yet.

This worries me.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! Billie

Stacie DOB 12/14/07

296/275/145

Billie DOB 12/14/07

209/191/130

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I have gotten 2 fills by Dr. Campos. The first one was about 1.4cc and

I really didn't notice much of a difference. I had kind of reached a

plateau and was able to eat almost anything. I then went back about 1

1/2 months later in Nov. and got another 1.5 cc. This was the one that

did it. I almost needed an unfill but just waited it out and got used

to eating much smaller amounts and picking better foods. I have been

losing pretty quickly but feel great so don't want to change anything.

I do get stuck pretty easily but just have to be really careful and

listen to my body tell me its full! If I do get stuck and start to PB

I have to put myself on clears for about 24 hours and then I seem to be

ok after that. This has taught me to be very careful.

I also have become very faint during each of my fills. I don't know

why this is but maybe standing up with a needle in my stomach does it.

I thought maybe being NPO for the 6 hours before may have something to

do with it also. So, if I don't have to get another fill anytime soon

that is good.

Good Luck!

Dana Schumacher

DOB 8/9/007

222/175/150

On Jan 30, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Billie Branham wrote:

> Stacie and I went and got our first fills. Unfortunately I was not

> able to find reasonable plane tickets so I went to a local NWWLS

> center as they provide fills with flouroscopy. Questions about

> fluoroscopy....they had us lay down and they pushed a machine over

> the top of us that showed the port. Used this machine to assist in

> accessing the port and put in 1cc for each of us. That is the set

> amount they provide on a first fill. everything went well and it was

> really uneventful. I don't think they looked at the placement of the

> band itself and there was no barium involved. They had us drink some

> water before we left. Does this sound like the type of fill Dr A's

> office provides?

> I am determined to go to Dr. A's office for our next fill as I would

> just feel more comfortable with them but wanted to get established

> with someone here in the event we had an " emergency " and needed an

> unfill.

> Also, the first day back onto solids and I was able to eat way more

> than the recommended amount. I ate about a cup of crab meat and

> about two cups salad with low-cal dressing. Is this normal after 4

> days of the first fill? It seems I have no restriction at all yet.

> This worries me.

> Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! Billie

>

> Stacie DOB 12/14/07

> 296/275/145

> Billie DOB 12/14/07

> 209/191/130

>

>

>

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Cyrena, Hi. I have some questions for you. If you can e-mail me back and let me know you will listen...I would appreciate it. JaneCyrena Weeks <cyrenaweeks@...> wrote: //Just tell me I aint gonna starve like i did with weight watchers! If i have to eat one more of

those frozen antrees Ill scream! //Nope, no more frozen dinners, no more counting points, no more starving, no more, no more I've been one of the lucky ones and haven't counted a single calorie since banding, I haven't had to give up anything, and I have had wonderful success. I pray that each person's journey is as easy as mine is Oh wait, I take that back, I have given up 97lbs, I have given up my size 20 pants for my size 6's, I have given up sweating like a hog from walking from my desk to the printer, I have given up being the "fat one" in the group, I have given up eating tons of food for emotional satisfaction, let's see what else... Cyrena DOB: 1/19/07240/144/145 RE: First fill Well, that took care of my craving for a big delicious piece of choclate cake i made for hubbys b-day today! lol.Just teasing! I have done something like this pb before when i have accidently swallowed ciggerette smoke. Its pretty gross. Just tell me I aint gonna starve like i did with weight watchers! If i have to eat one more of those frozen antrees Ill scream! By the way has anyone that smokes (nasty habit i know) had this proceedure?

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My opinion is that as long as you're losing do NOT get a fill. EVER.

You're losing with your current amount of restriction, so let it be.

dan

Sunday, February 24, 2008, 8:59:32 AM, you wrote:

> NO FUN!! anyone have any words of wisdom.... I am loosing weight

> (slowly) - as is - and after Friday - I just assume leave it - as is!!!

--

" It's OK to be a little broken, everybody's broken in this life " Jon Bon Jovi

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Started at 355, at goal in the 210-220 range for almost 4 years

Ultimate goal of 195 Tummytuck in Boise and SmartLipo in Tijuana

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Helena, I'm really sorry you had such a bad experience. It should

never be like this. In experienced hands, fills are no more than a

quick prick. You also have every right to ask for some numbing

medication first and i personally recommend thjis for at lkeast the

first fill. then, we can relax with no pain, even if hey have yo poke

a bit to get into the port.

First fills are not given routiely at 6-8 eeks, but only if needed.

If we're losing as we are, there is eally no need fo a fill - why

mess wih what is working? We are never trying to lose as fats as

possibl, and getting unneeded fills often messes things up and TOPS

weight loss if wecan no longer eat well.

I'd urge you to continue to learn and follow the band rules and

guidelines, (as you obviously are) and consider getting a fill only

when you have had no loss for more than 3-4 weeks. Those are the

general guidelines, among others. You'll learn more about fills from

the Fill documents in the files here, if you're interested.

Sounds as if you're doing just fine as is! and from your OWN good

efforts - way to go!!

sandy r

>

> Went in to have my first fill Friday and it was the worst

experience.

> first they had me standing up and not sure why but I almost passed

out -

> not afraid of needles and was totally ok with the procedure - so I

> don't know why I got so flushed. So then they had me lay down and

then

> whatever she did hurt - like the needle was a knife and stabbing

me -

> and the area was a sleep. She told me it wasn't suppose to hurt -

so

> she told me maybe I wasn't totally healed and want me to reschedule

in

> two weeks.... Then Saturday and today the area around my port

feels

> like it is bruised - basically feels like I got kicked in the

stomach.

> NO FUN!! anyone have any words of wisdom.... I am loosing weight

> (slowly) - as is - and after Friday - I just assume leave it - as

is!!!

>

> thanks for your help!

>

> Helena

> banded 1-10-08

>

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They have done all my fills under flouro. And I never felt a thing, from

what my Dr said, they do the first fills under fluoro because its easier for

them to tell where the port is exactly.

-- Re: first fill

Helena, I'm really sorry you had such a bad experience. It should

never be like this. In experienced hands, fills are no more than a

quick prick. You also have every right to ask for some numbing

medication first and i personally recommend thjis for at lkeast the

first fill. then, we can relax with no pain, even if hey have yo poke

a bit to get into the port.

First fills are not given routiely at 6-8 eeks, but only if needed.

If we're losing as we are, there is eally no need fo a fill - why

mess wih what is working? We are never trying to lose as fats as

possibl, and getting unneeded fills often messes things up and TOPS

weight loss if wecan no longer eat well.

I'd urge you to continue to learn and follow the band rules and

guidelines, (as you obviously are) and consider getting a fill only

when you have had no loss for more than 3-4 weeks. Those are the

general guidelines, among others. You'll learn more about fills from

the Fill documents in the files here, if you're interested.

Sounds as if you're doing just fine as is! and from your OWN good

efforts - way to go!!

sandy r

>

> Went in to have my first fill Friday and it was the worst

experience.

> first they had me standing up and not sure why but I almost passed

out -

> not afraid of needles and was totally ok with the procedure - so I

> don't know why I got so flushed. So then they had me lay down and

then

> whatever she did hurt - like the needle was a knife and stabbing

me -

> and the area was a sleep. She told me it wasn't suppose to hurt -

so

> she told me maybe I wasn't totally healed and want me to reschedule

in

> two weeks.... Then Saturday and today the area around my port

feels

> like it is bruised - basically feels like I got kicked in the

stomach.

> NO FUN!! anyone have any words of wisdom.... I am loosing weight

> (slowly) - as is - and after Friday - I just assume leave it - as

is!!!

>

> thanks for your help!

>

> Helena

> banded 1-10-08

>

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It's very true that the deeper ports are best found and filled under

fluoro - the port shows up like a target and is hard to miss. FAR

fewer tubing punctures this way.

but, still, every fluoro involves radiation, and NO radiation is

totally safe. I would not want to be getting, for instance, 8 fills

and unfills a year with radiation with every one of them.

depending on the technique of the doc (very good to very poor) ,

there can be considerable radiation scatter right to the ovary area

which is not safe at all. Surgeons often are not trained with

radiation, and do not take accepted precautions. i have never seen

one wear a radiation badge, for instance, to calculate the radiation

exposure THEY are getting.

Sandy r

> >

> > Went in to have my first fill Friday and it was the worst

> experience.

> > first they had me standing up and not sure why but I almost passed

> out -

> > not afraid of needles and was totally ok with the procedure - so

I

> > don't know why I got so flushed. So then they had me lay down and

> then

> > whatever she did hurt - like the needle was a knife and stabbing

> me -

> > and the area was a sleep. She told me it wasn't suppose to hurt -

> so

> > she told me maybe I wasn't totally healed and want me to

reschedule

> in

> > two weeks.... Then Saturday and today the area around my port

> feels

> > like it is bruised - basically feels like I got kicked in the

> stomach.

> > NO FUN!! anyone have any words of wisdom.... I am loosing weight

> > (slowly) - as is - and after Friday - I just assume leave it - as

> is!!!

> >

> > thanks for your help!

> >

> > Helena

> > banded 1-10-08

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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That is great. I don't go anywhere for fills and any type of aftercare other than Drs. A & C. Good decision!On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 7:49 PM, eeliegirl <eelie@...> wrote:

I'm getting an early birthday present!! :oD My folks are making up the

difference between me getting a fill semi-locally and going back to

Mexicali, so I get to have my first fill with Dr. A/Dr. C on April 19.

I am sooo psyched! :oD

in AR

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Hi , I will be there for a fill also. My plans are to fly to san diego on friday and stay there in towwn and then meet ernesto saturday morning to go and have my fill. This will be my 3rd fill so I hope this will help me lose some weight. I haven't have any more weight lose in 3 months and I think its time. I had just had a 2nd fill in january 25th and have not lost any weight so now I'm on my way back again and pray this helps me this time. Hope to get to see you. I read this board everyday and I enjoy your post. I don't post alot so I just learn from everyone else's experiences.eeliegirl <eelie@...> wrote: I'm getting an early birthday present!! :oD My folks are making up the difference between me getting a fill semi-locally and going back to Mexicali, so I get to have my first fill with Dr. A/Dr. C on April 19. I am sooo psyched! :oD in AR

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Hi, I read your note that you are having your 3rd. fill and that it had been a couple of months since you lost any weight. I am pretty much in the same boat. I am going down this Friday for my 3rd fill. I have lost 40lbs. and then just stopped. Only good thing I can say is that I haven't gained it all back. Do you have the large band? I do, and I already have 5cc. I don;t know how much of a fill I will get this time but I am tired of not losing....especially when you read that others are dropping it with .7cc (for example). Best of luck to you and I hope that we both start losing............. terrina bell

<terrinabell@...> wrote: Hi , I will be there for a fill also. My plans are to fly to san diego on friday and stay there in towwn and then meet ernesto saturday morning to go and have my fill. This will be my 3rd fill so I hope this will help me lose some weight. I haven't have any more weight lose in 3 months and I think its time. I had just had a 2nd fill in january 25th and have not lost any weight so now I'm on my way back again and pray this helps me this time. Hope to get to see you. I read this

board everyday and I enjoy your post. I don't post alot so I just learn from everyone else's experiences.eeliegirl <eelieprodigy (DOT) net> wrote: I'm getting an early birthday present!! :oD My folks are making up the difference between me getting a fill semi-locally and going back to Mexicali, so I get to have my first fill with Dr. A/Dr. C on April 19. I am sooo psyched! :oD in AR Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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Lou, your first fill will not be a problem. They will take great care of you. It is the later "refining" fills that seem to catch you unaware.

C

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From: l3sayre@...Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 19:11:40 -0700Subject: First Fill

Hi Everyone,

Need some advice, I going for my first on the 7th and am worried about being to tight. I can't run back to Mexico in the next 2 or 3 weeks. Sooo what can I do to prevent it. Then I will be taking my first curise and sure as hell don't want to be sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As it is now I can eat about anything

Thanks

Lou

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, Thank You so much for responding. So far I have not had any problems with the band and am down 18lb..and only six weeks out..I have another 30 lb's to go.. I would still do it all again Louldccox@... wrote: Lou, your first fill will not be a problem. They will take great care of you. It is the later "refining" fills that seem to catch you unaware. CTampa To:

From: l3sayre Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 19:11:40 -0700Subject: First Fill Hi Everyone, Need some advice, I going for my first on the 7th and am worried about being to tight. I can't run back to Mexico in the next 2 or 3 weeks. Sooo what can I do to prevent it. Then I will be taking my first curise and sure as hell don't want to be sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As it is now I can eat about anything Thanks Lou Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try

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Hi Lou!!!The biggest problem with fills is that people don't follow the post fill diet. They *think* they can bump up the diet so they do and then they barf.The trick to fills is you HAVE to follow the post fill diet. You HAVE to let the swelling decrease before eating thicker foods or solids. If you don't let the swelling go down you are in for problems. It becomes a cycle, you are swollen due to the fill, you eat solids and barf, then you think the fill was too tight. It wasn't, the post fill diet was not followed. The person goes back to liquids, doesn't barf on liquids and tries solids and barfs. The more barfing, the more swelling. Then they are sure they are too tight.

Happens to most everyone in the beginning. Follow the diet and the fill won't be an issue.On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 7:11 PM, Louise Sayre <l3sayre@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone, Need some advice, I going for my first on the 7th and am worried about being to tight. I can't run back to Mexico in the next 2 or 3 weeks. Sooo what can I do to prevent it. Then I will be taking my first curise and sure as hell don't want to be sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As it is now I can eat about anything

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Hi Lou,

Sure you don't want to go on the cruise 1st?...Just kidding....Don't sweat the 1st fill. Dr. A will do a good job. Just remember, it may take 2,3 or 4 fills for you to notice OR it may be just 1. If you can, hang out in Mexicalli for at-least a few hours if not overnight if it makes you feel better.

Not to scare you but, I have been so tight before that I couldn't swallow spit! It was a rough night! Fortunately, I only had to drive 1.5 hrs the next day to get an un-fill, not Mexicali. I say better safe then sorry.

Where are you going on your cruise?? I'm going to the Bahamas the end of June..my 1st too!

Can't wait!!

Good luck Lou!

Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: Louise Sayre <l3sayre@...>

Hi Everyone,

Need some advice, I going for my first on the 7th and am worried about being to tight. I can't run back to Mexico in the next 2 or 3 weeks. Sooo what can I do to prevent it. Then I will be taking my first curise and sure as hell don't want to be sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As it is now I can eat about anything

Thanks

Lou

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Hello to all, I had my first fill yesterday. It didn't hurt and my doc has no problem with Mexico WLS folks. He says it isn't really fair to discriminate we need a doctor too. I'm excited that my weight will start going down again now. I was getting really hungry in the evenings. My BMI has already gone down from 45 to 39! I'm thinking that maybe I can keep climbing this physical and emotional hill....especially with all of you. I have questions about the liquid to mushy phase now. They said five days till I'm on normal food again. ....how long for clear? How long for full liquids? and mushies? 245/215/145

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I am curious when did you get banded and where are you at? I am

scheduled to get banded on the 23rd so am getting a little nervous. I

am wondering how long it took you to go from weight before surgery to

now? Thanks for your help,

Tonja

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> Hello to all,

> I had my first fill yesterday. It didn't hurt and my doc has no

problem with Mexico WLS folks. He says it isn't really fair to

discriminate we need a doctor too. I'm excited that my weight will

start going down again now. I was getting really hungry in the

evenings. My BMI has already gone down from 45 to 39! I'm thinking

that maybe I can keep climbing this physical and emotional

hill....especially with all of you.

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> I have questions about the liquid to mushy phase now. They said

five days till I'm on normal food again. ....how long for clear? How

long for full liquids? and mushies?

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> 245/215/145

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