Hello all im 8 days post op and have lost about 6 lbs. I wanted to ask everyone how much restriction did they have thr first few weeks after surgery.

I didn't feel much restriction and I had 3 cc put in on the day of surgery. It took quite a few fills before I felt anything different.

Your band isnt giving you restriction really yet. You just had surgery. Why you dont feel hungry has more to do with the medication and the swelling of your stomache.. once that goes down you will feel hungry again and you will have to control yourself because you will be wanting to eat and need to stay on the liquids and then the soft foods. Stick to it ! You can do it!

I didn't feel ANY restriction u til after my 4th fill. However, I always ate like I was in the green zone. I think that's why I had such an easy time on my journey to the green zone ( no stuck episodes, sliming, or PBing). Good luck and hang in there, restriction will be here before you know it!!

Highland, how long have u been banded and how much have you lost? Have you reached your goal?

Highland, how long have u been banded and how much have you lost? Have you reached your goal?

Darn phone posts my comments twice! Arggg! Sorry guys

I had great restriction that lasted about eight weeks, but i was banded on 2005 and have the old 4cc band, they were much easier to find restriction with

WELL, I HAD LITTLE RESTRICTION, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO REALLY FILL ME UP...I ONLY SIPPED ON WATER, SLIM FAST, AND BROTH...SO ALL OF THAT WENT STRAIGHT THRU...AND WHEN I SAY I SIPPED, I SIPPED....VERY SMALL LITTLE DRINKS...

WELL, I HAD LITTLE RESTRICTION, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO REALLY FILL ME UP...I ONLY SIPPED ON WATER, SLIM FAST, AND BROTH...SO ALL OF THAT WENT STRAIGHT THRU...AND WHEN I SAY I SIPPED, I SIPPED....VERY SMALL LITTLE DRINKS...

I need help with this also. I'm almost 3 weeks post op ... and while I am eating noticeably SMALLER portions, and less frequently .... at dinner time my appetitie feels like its full force and I can eat a lot more than I could at Breakfast or lunch. I eat maybe 200 cals for the 1st two meals ... then like 700 for the last meal ... is this mornal?

I read that the band is tighter in the morning ... once I get in the green zone will I feel that restriction like "all day" ...?

I just want to be successful with this thing I swear

I'm 4 months out and finally got a little restriction after my 4th fill two weeks ago. #5 is next week.

I only had restriction for about the first 8-10 days post op. I am now 3 weeks out and feel like I never had the surgery. It really gets me down some days, but I know this is totally normal and that my body is just healing and that the banded isn't set up yet. Once I get my fill in a couple weeks I will be ready to roll. Until then Bandster Hell it is. I am really having to rely on good will power which I suck at. Hang in there! You are normal!

JennyBee I've been banded for 9 months and I've lost 85 pounds! Yeah me!! I have 21 more pounds to rea h my goal.

Go girl! U rock!! Congrats:)