Got my first fill yesterday 2cc in my 10cc band, guess my grits were a little too thick this morning. After about 10 bites the next one felt like it was sitting at the top of my throat, didn't yak but sure had a lot of PB's. This is restriction, right?

Yep. I have be working on slowing way down between bites and stoping before that heavy chest feeling.

Congrats on your journey!! Is it ok for you to eat grits?? I saw the nutritionist yesterday and she told me no grits or oatmeal until I was at a happy weight and ready for maintenance....just asking I have not even been banded yet...

Got my first fill yesterday 2cc in my 10cc band, guess my grits were a little too thick this morning. After about 10 bites the next one felt like it was sitting at the top of my throat, didn't yak but sure had a lot of PB's. This is restriction, right?

Laddie..... bet they were the pack if instant grits.... I can't eat them either. The first few months i could then one morning after about fill number 4.... (14cc band).... up then came along with the coffee...

New Me.... never heard of that.... my dr said i could have oatmeal in the mushy stage.... too bad i don't eat oatmeal.

Like is said before..... lots of trial and error.... one day you will be eating pizza... then the next after a fill... you wont

Good luck

2 cc's for first fill, may be short lived, could even be inflamation which will clear shortly. But don't fret, that's how it goes untill you get it adjusted properly.

I am guessing its swelling from the fill. I have had two fills and both times I felt restriction for a few weeks and then it subsided. I have some restriction but not at green zone yet. My third fill is tomorrow! Wish me luck! I'm down 35 lbs. Banded 10/12/11.

Bayougirl... I thought it kind of sounded strange so I asked her twice.... so I guess I need to ask my doctor at the next appt. Its funny how everything is so diffrent for everyone!

New Me: I just came back from my 1st PO visit with surgeon and nutritionist after having surgery last Friday and I his recommendations also say we can have oatmeal on Stage II diet. However, I have noticed on this site there are different rules for different docs so it's best to check again and make sure and stick to what your doctor requires. I have to say, I am looking forward to having oatmeal tomorrow morning as it has some substance.

My nut said anything that will fit through a straw (if you were to use one) was allowed, but again go with your doctor.

Yes ! go with your Doctor...

I'm kinda thinking swelling. You'll see if in a week maybe, that you will be able to swallow that. Restriction is just like that though.

Just a little more permanint "GOD i NEED SPELLCHECK FOR THIS SITE." It will come in time.

Thank you all for replying, the more experienced Bandsters I believe you're right. It was swelling cause I haven't had any problems since yesterday.