Yukiko

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you the best. I've been banded for 1yr. and 2mo. I didn't feel any restriction until about my 3rd fill. I remember worrying that something was wrong with my band. So, for those of you that are just banded or have had only a couple of fills, be patient your day will come that you have TOTAL restriction. Good luck everyone!!

It will all go away soon and you will be so thankful that you had the surgery. Be sure that you are not using a straw to drink out of. That was my first mistake and it about killed me. When I called my dr. that was the first question he asked. Even though it was in the pamplet I was given, I must have over looked it. Using a straw causes severe gas attacks and even pain in the right shoulder. Good luck! Surgery 5/27/08 and down 141lbs!!!! woooo hooooo!!!!

Hello, I was banded May 27, 2008. It is very common to not feel full being that your band is not tight. Believe me, hang in there, the day will come that you may wish to eat alittle more but that great tool won't allow it. I love my band and if I had to do it over, I would. Pain and all. Down 141lbs. woooo hoooo! Just today I went through my closet and found a blazer I saved, size 32. Wow! I am now a 14/16 and am soooooo happy.

I'm happy for you. . I was banded May 27th and I love my band. I went to the Doctor on July 2nd and I'm down 52 lbs. That weight loss was due to preop diet and my banding. I wish you luck. When are you scheduled for surgery?