I was banded March 22, and I feel great!! I was pretty much walking as soon as I got out of surgery so gas pain wasn"t to bad. My bandages came off the other day and 4 out of my 5 scars look like a tiny scratch and the "big one" is only about a 1/2 inch long. I do have a question, is it normal to feel restriction already? I can't eat more than 3-4 oz at a time. I love my decision to be banded!!

Yes, normal, though it is probably restriction due to swelling from surgery. It usually dies off within a few weeks though some of it may stick. I haven't had a fill and have awesome restriction

Good luck.

i'm 2 weeks post op and have great restriction still. hope it lasts. would rather forgo a fill if i can.

Sammi

I just e-mailed my doctor this morning on this issue. The restriction feel is from surgery and the area adjacent to the band healing. Not all patients get it, but if you've got it, enjoy it. The long term restriction will come after the first fill, which is 4-6 weeks post-op.

Good luck to you. I was banded 3/19 - I've lost 30 lbs since I went on the pre-op diet, and I wake up feeling better every day. There is a lovely park near my home that I walk around, and I truly feel blessed. I'll put you in my prayers for a successful surgery.

As a wise man once said: "May you have fair winds and following seas".

Jim

I was banded March 22, and I feel great!! I was pretty much walking as soon as I got out of surgery so gas pain wasn"t to bad. My bandages came off the other day and 4 out of my 5 scars look like a tiny scratch and the "big one" is only about a 1/2 inch long. I do have a question, is it normal to feel restriction already? I can't eat more than 3-4 oz at a time. I love my decision to be banded!!

Ohhh, stop please. I am so jelous. I only have 16 more days til band day and I wish it was tomorrow.

Congrats!!!!

I have had restriction ever since my surgery.

We are all so different. Good Luck to you!

I have restriction already too. 3.5 weeks post op. I know my doc filled my band though a little. I consider myself a lucky one. Wish everyone could have the same. Best wishes to you all!

I don't know if I have restriction but I eat like I do. I haven't had a fill yet either and really am not hungry and haven't been since surgery.

I'm 3

Months and some change post op. I still have restriction from surgery and I am very happy for it. I have no fill, and though my weight loss is slower than others, I have no plans to get one as long as I am losing ( my doc doesn't want to give one if I am losing either

Swelling after surgery can cause some restriction. But maybe also your doctor gave you a fill during surgery? This sometimes happens.

Enjoy the restriction while it lasts. This is a great way to jump start your weight loss journey