madgatr

Lou, I am so glad I saw your post. I got my first fill Sat and here it is Mon and I feel no more restriction than before the fill. She put in 6cc and when I drank the barium she thought it was too tight so she took out a cc. I felt a little restriction that day , but not anymore. I am going to ask her to leave it a bit tight next time. Maybe I don't swell after the fill or something. Anyway, I am staying hopeful, you too

Don't worry. I was on the same post-op diet. That, along with the pre-op diet prepared me so that even though I can actually eat the same amount as before surgery, I have'nt been except for a couple of times. I have lost 19 pounds since my surgery, and get my first fill next week. You should just be aware. I only took 3 days also, it was plenty of time as long as you aren't doing physically stressful work. Goiod Luck!

Did I read it right that you are 3 weeks post-op and have already had a fill?? I was told I could not have a fill for 6 weeks minimum. I felt restriction for the first couple of weeks. I am surprised that you got a fill so soon after surgery. I am hopeful that I will also feel restricted after next weekend's fill.

:confused:Boy am I glad to hear other people who are able to eat as much as they want before the first fill. It takes a lot of willpower to not overeat. I am 5 weeks out and my first fill is next weekend. I got this way because I don't have the greatest willpower. I have been exercising 5-6 days a week just to maintian the 17 ponds I have lost. I am sooo looking forward to my first fill and hopefully, some feeling of restriction. It is scary to think I may have screwed up my band already, but hearing others say they feel the same way makes me feel better.