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I got my third fill, bringing me to 9cc about three weeks ago. The first week I was so tight I would pb on pudding, shakes or applesauce. I stayed on liquids for a few days and then moved to mushies. Just take it slow and it will get better. I ate a spaghetti and meatballs last night! Not very much, less then a 1/4 cup but it felt like a feast to me! Also, try to eat standing up, it really helps.

I had the exact same issue after my second fill too. Good restriction all day but by evening the band felt almost non-existent. My doctor wanted me to wait a few weeks before I got another fill. They suggested I add a high Protein late afternoon snack, which did help. After a few weeks restriction was becoming less during the rest of the day and I finally got another fill. Now I can definately eat more comfortably during the evening but get full very quickly.

Before my last fill I could eat almost anything if I went slow. The only problem food I had was rice(my first and worst PB). Now I'm so tight I usually don't eat much before noon. I start with hot coffee or tea. If its a loose day I might try part of a Protein bar, or tiny bit of eggs or cheese. Ground beef and chicken in a can are all the meats I have been able to eat. Bread and tortillas are also a no go.

I'm new, well sort of. I've actually been reading the boards since this summer but decided I need more support in this journey so decided to start posting! I was banded on Oct. 31st. I haven't had much restriction till my 3rd fill, which was about 3 weeks ago. 9cc in a 14cc band, I think. The first week I was super tight, could only drink liquids. I lost 10 pounds that week and the following 2 weeks the inches and weight have been coming off! I am down 32 pounds since pre-op. I tend to lose small during the month, a pound here or there, and then a bigger drop after my period. Real restriction took some getting use to but I'm finally getting it. All of you that don't have restriction yet, keep going... it will come! Everyone is doing great!