davids2008

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it. I think you guys are right. When I felt "full" last time I think it was a response to the swelling as it definitely wasn't the feeling of full that Ive been used to. Now that the swelling has subsided, I dont really feel much restriction anymore and Im guessing that means Im ready for a fill, albeit a few weeks premature. Luckily I still am not getting too hungry so hopefully I can keep up with the small portion sizes so I dont get all the weight back that Ive lost already. Cheers.

Hello. I was banded on 9/9/08. During the Soup phase, I had some textury cream of potato soup and could only go through half the bowl because I felt restriction. After the liquid phase (about 4 days ago), I could only eat a few bites of spinach and felt full. Now it seems all restriction is gone. The last day or two I dont feel hungry and was nervous that I somehow slipped the band since I may have eaten too quickly, didnt eat the proper foods, or drank while eating a few times. I thought that maybe my band slipped, but I have never vomited or had any other side effect besides the fact that I dont feel full anymore. I also dont feel that hungry still. So I was wondering if this is just because I have not had a fill yet or if my sensation of feeling full from before was really due to the swelling. I was planning on getting my first fill on 11/5 at a place that does not do fluro. Should I be concerned and find a place that does fluoro (closest place with fluro is a 3.5 hr drive from me) to confirm if the band is still in place? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.