First Fill Today

Apr 08, 2010

I went in for my post op check up and first fill.  I found out that I have a 14cc size band and they put in 5cc's today.  I seem to have a little bit of restriction now, but I haven't eaten a whole lot since the fill, so tomorrow will be a better time to determine.  My doctor said mostly what he is concerned about is getting in enough fluids, so as we all know from here too... sip, sip, sip.  I went out with friends tonight and had a couple iced teas which seems to go down easily, so at least I know it's not too much of a fill.

The worst part is that it took a few sticks and some rummaging around to hit the port.  Glad he injected lidocaine first as I could still feel some of the deeper sticks when he would miss.  My doctor tried a few times and then gave up and went to get his P.A. to do it.  He said that he "fired" himself and she was better at it.  I have a lot of respect for someone that can acknowledge just because they have the big title that it doesn't mean that someone under them may be better at the task at hand! 

I was a bit hesitant about the practice overall when I first went in and throughout my nutrition classes.  Now, I am THRILLED I chose to go to the doctor that I did.  They are lots of experience and multi-faceted.  He's hired great people to work for him that are experts in their field instead of trying to cover it all himself.  Everyone from the two P.A.'s to the nutritionist and their billing person is open about sharing their email address and responding promptly to what I may think is a "silly" question, but still need to know.  I feel like there are multiple layers of support available at any time.  It doesn't get any better than that.

I didn't seem to have any restriction these 4 weeks since surgery, but still managed to lose a total of 15 pounds.  I'll take that.. may not have those kind of numbers every month, but I can hope and work towards it!

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