Hi all! So I've had my first fill in my band and I have to say it feels great! Before the fill I was struggling with what I ate. The swelling from surgery was gone, so the band wasn't restricting; although my stomach has gotten used to eating less since surgery, I could have eaten a lot more. The days leading up to my first fill I found myself eating larger portions and making some choices that weren't the best. I knew it wasn't what I was supposed to do, or what was best for me, but I have had a life-long struggle with what my mind rationalizes is "OK" vs. what my body needs.
I was a little nervous about what to expect from the actual fill and after. The fill was very simple. I had to squeeze my stomach muscles while the doctor filled the band with saline. Afterwards I drank some water and was ready to go home! My first meal after my fill I could really tell a difference. After a few bites I could feel the food filling up the pouch (the smaller part of my stomach)! Since then I have been able to eat smaller portions again and have continued to loose weight! This first fill was only 1cc but I go back in another month and I'm assuming they will put more in than they did this time. Either way, I am just happy it is going its job and helping me get healthy!
My main goal now is to build up my exercise routine and make it as consistent and important as drinking water has become for me in the past couple of months! I used to go days before realizing I hadn't drank any water. Now it's all I drink and I crave it throughout the day!
Progress pictures coming Tuesday! I am excited to see and share but as always a little nervous!
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