I'm new to this Band world, I was banded on 2/18 so I'm only 2 weeks out. I have been on thick liquids, and started yesterday soft food. I have lost 12 lbs in the 2 weeks. I read all these posts and don't understand what restriction is or if i have it . I am not hungry anytime of the day, but i do still eat 3 times a day my 4 oz meals, 4 oz meals no snacking my Dr says. As I'm eating or done, I feel burps or like he-cups come not sure if that means I'm full or is that the restriction. I haven't tried to eat more then oz. Am i supposed to try to eat more to see? How do people know if you were told to eat only 4 oz? Not to say i don't want cake or candy which I'm not doing.This is all confusing to me. So far to me it feels like a diet I'm on as any other diet except I m not hungry during the day. Which is good ,my struggle will be keeping away from junk food. So my questions are is this restriction signs the he-cups/ burping ? How will I know when i need a fill do I want it tight so I cant eat at all or is what I'm experiencing now where I always want to be. I'm not a fan Of vomiting so

before I start my full on solids I would like to know.

I would say you have restriction, but it is probably due to swelling from surgery. I have restriction and get that burpy feeling too. Thats when I know to stop eating or at least take a break.

As far as cravings, I still have them. The band doesn't take them away. However, by not feeling hungry they are much easier to resist.

I agree with vip - the first few weeks were pretty easy for me, as my stomach was still swollen from surgery (which is why doctors wait until 4 weeks out to give you your first fill - swelling is down and gone by then). I promise, give yourself a couple more weeks, and you'll be hungry! Unless you're one of those really lucky people that hardly needs any fill before reaching restriction :smile2:. At this stage of the game, though, I'd say it's too soon to tell if you're actually AT restriction...you're still healing!