housecatgirl Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I had my first fill today. The whole experience went so smoothly. I arrived in TJ at around 10am and got a Taxi to Dr. ortiz office right away. Thanks so much to Lori for giving me the address and directions for the cab driver. Dr. Romero took me in right away and explained everything he was doing as he went. It really didn't hurt and I am a biiiigggg baby. Just a bit of pressure and before I knew it, it was all over. I am surprised at how hungry I am. Hopefully, once I am able to eat solid food I will have good restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Laura, i'm SO jealous!!! I had my surgery before you and don't get my first fill until next week! I'm glad it all went so well. Keep us all posted on your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie darlin Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 I had my first fill today. The whole experience went so smoothly. I arrived in TJ at around 10am and got a Taxi to Dr. ortiz office right away. Thanks so much to Lori for giving me the address and directions for the cab driver. Dr. Romero took me in right away and explained everything he was doing as he went. It really didn't hurt and I am a biiiigggg baby. Just a bit of pressure and before I knew it, it was all over. I am surprised at how hungry I am. Hopefully, once I am able to eat solid food I will have good restriction. Housecatgirl, I have just set up my band procedure and I am really nervous. I am in Virginia and going to Dr Ortiz in TJ with a friend who is also having it done, at this time do you have any regrets? and since your fill to you feel less hungrey. We are planning on doing our first fill @ 6 wks, how long did you go before your first. Dixie Darlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
housecatgirl Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Hi Dixie, I was really nervous too, but you really are in good hands With Dr. Ortiz and his wonderful staff. I got my first fill a little early. I am busy with work for the next 3-weeks and would not have been able to go right at 6-weeks. I think I have some restriction but I am still able to eat anything I want and at least 1/2 what I ate before. I will probably go back in a month. Dr. Romero told me I might need to go back soon and that he was being a little conservative since I was still healing. He also told me I have a smaller stomach and may need a little more fill for that reason. So far, I am down 10 lbs and have no regrets. Laura Housecatgirl, I have just set up my band procedure and I am really nervous. I am in Virginia and going to Dr Ortiz in TJ with a friend who is also having it done, at this time do you have any regrets? and since your fill to you feel less hungrey. We are planning on doing our first fill @ 6 wks, how long did you go before your first. Dixie Darlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissysdolphin Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I just had my first fill last week and I do notice the restriction. I can only eat about 5 or 6 bites and then I start to feel the restriction in my esophagus area and have to start I have only vomited once and I will not let myself get to that point again it is the most awful feeling in the world. I have lost 27 pounds since I started my week before fast and I am excited to loose more I have just started walking everyday and I have never done that before so I am feeling excited and adventures as the weight comes off. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Jenny Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hello House Cat Girl- My friend Dixie and I are getting banded together. She and I work together and have really supported each other through all of the fad diets together. We are so excited that this has come together so fast!! Two weeks ago we read an article in People and now we are scheduled to have it done ourselves.. unbelievable. She and I are a bit apprehensive of what the future will hold. I have about 140#'s to loose and she has about 80. We are scared that the weight will either not come off at all or come back, God forbid. How are you doing now. How's your energy level and have you noticed a hair loss? That is one of the things that bothered me about a friend who had bypass surgery. She really lost a lot of hair. Have you experienced anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissysdolphin Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi everybody, I am 2 weeks out from my first fill and I have been doing ok. It is so different then when you just have the band. there is no restriction with the band so you eat less because you are getting a feel for the band. After my fill oh my gosh it was hard to eat anything. Please remember to eat slow and chew chew chew that was my biggest problem. I have not noticed any hair loss and I had my band placed on May 27th This is the best thing I have done. Good luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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