I have joined the land of the restricted!!!

[Goannabanda]

I had my first fill last Friday - 4ml into my 14ml AP band. No fluoro, just lie flat on the table and lift legs straight up in the air when given the cue (to tighten the muscles under the port). The needle stung a bit, but other than that it was over in two seconds, and couldn't feel anything else.

The surgeon said that these large AP bands like mine are so big that any less for a first fill wouldn't do anything, and that I may not feel any different even with a 4ml fill!

Anyway, I can definitely feel it. I felt like I had a lower appetite post surgery anyway - about 70% - 85% of what it was pre-surgery. Now with the fill I think I am down to about 50% - 65% of my pre-surgery appetite. It will be interesting to see how this changes with time.

I can still eat anything (that I've tried so far), even a small amount of bread, just a lot less of it, a lot slower and a lot more chewed up than before. However, I am ashamed to admit that I accidentally got stuck on a couple of things already, so I am REALLY learning now what it means to have to eat like a lapbander! Geez, I thought I had been eating like a lapbander already - but NOOOOOO, obviously not!

Let the renovations begin!!!

[Jachut]

You know, its something you always have to think about too, it never (for me anyway) becomes second nature to just eat slowly. I really have to take a deep breath before I begin and remember to go slow, becuase if I'm going to get stuck it will be with that first few bites.

Now I"m amazed at how all the piggies around me wolf down their food though. Jeez, I've barely picked up my fork and Doug has finished his dinner and is sniffing round for seconds.

[Kathy]

"amazed at the piggies around me" hahaha! Me, too! It's always a good reminder that *I* used to eat like that!

Must slow down...you learn that one early on, Goanna. You'll make that Chistmas goal!

signed,
Your favorite, what, idol? LOL I just saw your "kathy's biggest fan" tag. You are so funny!!!!! That's from my quit smoking...NOT!...thread?! I'll try to live up to it, I WILL!!!! ((((hugs))))

[paula]

Go Anna!!
Let the weight loss begin! You'll be surprised how fast the weight comes off.

Oh, and just remember that its commen to be restricted in the mornings, which is why most of us drink protien shakes for breakfast. Just a fyi - incase you needed it :D.

[Momotrips]

JEALOUS!

Congratulations, Anna. I love keeping up with your progress. I can't wait for my first fill.

Keep up the good work.

[JDru]

That is so cool! I go in for my first fill on Dec 4 and I'm a little nervous, but also excited. You are doing so well!

[Telly]

Goannabanda,

I'm happy to hear you have restriction. It's a whole new ballgame at this point eh?

Take it easy on the bread woman!

[mrs_christy]

Hi everyone! I know what you mean on getting something stuck. I was at a ball game and the only thing they had to eat was hot dogs. I fooled myself into thinking it was a good idea as long as I didn't eat the bun. HAHAHA! UMMMM NO. So yea, puke fest began until it was gone, and now I will never eat a hot dog as long as I live ewwwww! :nod: