Firsts...

So before I forget I thought I would share my first "fill" experience. So I think the majority of you have heard me discuss what a "fill" is, but just in case. A "fill" consists of adding saline to my band to make it tighter so that the food moves slower into my stomach leaving me filling full for longer. Well after surgery we are asked to come in about 4 weeks later for your first adjustment or fill. As scheduled I went in. I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was a little nervous, I mean there is a huge needle involved so what do you expect. So basically it goes like this. Nurse 1 said to nurse 2, do you want to give it a try. I think to myself...try?? Ummm guys I don't think she should be doing this if she is only trying. I want an experienced person doing this, this is my first time. Needless to say it made me all the more nervous. Nurse 2 started feeling around on my abdomen and pressing hard. It was slightly uncomfortable. All I could think is I may be fat, but seriously I still have feeling in my stomach. I actually said something to nurse 2 to let her know it was hurting. She said oh just a minute. Finally after her "thinking" she might have found the port nurse 1 steps into to double check. Hey thanks for checking...nurse 1. Anyway long story short my first "fill" experience not the most pleasant. Not terrible, but not comfortable that is for sure. Here is hoping that my next adjustment which will be next week will be a little better.