I ended up with 2.4 cc's in my 10 cc band.
Let me tell you, that was the strangest damn thing ever. I didn't know I'd have to sit up with a needle sticking out of my stomach. My heart was racing just because I thought I should be hurting, even though it didn't really hurt at all. And then, with my heart racing, I'm supposed to feel all these little differences when I swallow water? It was like 10 times worse than the eye doctor - you know, when you can't tell which set of letters looks better?
I really had a heard time verbalizing what I was feeling. The fill took a good half hour, at least, and I think I drank about a gallon of water. I feel so FULL right now, just from the water. It was weird, for sure.
But, here I am. Dr K said that because we went back and forth so many times, he wants me to stick to cold stuff for a day to minimize the risk of swelling. He also recommends that I go through the clear liquids-full liquids-soft food-regular food process over the next day. I stopped on the way back to the hotel and grabbed some yogurt and chocolate milk for tonight, and some string cheese for tomorrow.
We'll see how it goes. I feel really weird, but just in my head. There's nothing weird in my midsection, but I feel like I had just figured out what I can and cannot eat, and now I have to start over again. I'm almost too scared to put anything in my mouth, because I don't know what'll happen. Is this normal? I know as I have subsequent fills, I'll get better at this. But for now, it's a strange thing.
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Your Dr. does fills like my Dr. Isn't it STRANGE! I feel like a science experiment.
ReplyDeleteI so get you on the eye dr. thing. I HATE that. I always feel like he's trying to catch me in a lie.
Don't worry, you are going to be fine! Just go slow and follow the order of foods. Take tiny bites. (I'm talking end of a pencil eraser sized tiny) And chew chew chew. You won't break anything though so don't worry. Congrats on your first fill! You are on your way!
I can't believe I didn't tell you about the sitting up with a needle sticking out of your belly!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first fill!
Wow that's weird! You guys all have your fills like that. I just lay down and she puts in what we decided on based on our talk. I drink water after to make sure I can keep it down but that's it.
ReplyDeleteI guess as long as we get there, it doesn't matter how.
I'm glad things went well!
I'm so thankful I've read it a few times about the sitting up with a needle in your stomach or it would freak me out too.
ReplyDeleteI got the same amount you did :)
ReplyDeleteI dont know if I have restriction or not, I do know there are some things now I cannot eat without choking (or getting stuck?).
godo to hear you had a good fill, Best of luck over the next couple of days
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