I've had about 8 fills and feel no restriction at all and haven't lost much is this normal I'm almost to 9 in a 10cc band. I was banded in Dec 2011

Well, that's difficult to answer.

When you say you feel no restriction, exactly what sensation are you looking for?

Here's an excellent article that does a great job describing what "restriction" really is and what we should (and shouldn't) expect: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Maybe your band has a leak in it. You should feel something if almost full.

that seems so odd has the doctor taken an xray to see if it is still in the right place and have no leaks? you sohouldnt be avle to eat a thing with it so full.

line dancer

I did not get restriction until 10.6 ccs

You need to sit down with your doc and ask some hard questions. Something is not right? Or, you're still eating slider foods and you're eating around the band?

tmf

I have an appt on Monday and I'm going to really talk to him because its not working I'm not eating around it but I feel like I should feel a little full when I eat I have to stop my self from eating my doctor is Dr.Simpson from that article

I have an appt on Monday and I'm going to really talk to him because its not working I'm not eating around it but I feel like I should feel a little full when I eat I have to stop my self from eating my doctor is Dr.Simpson from that article

I would demand to have your band checked. Have him check the Fluid level, not from your charts, but from actually withdrawing the fluid to verify how much is in there (it can immediately be put back in, no biggie). This way, you'll know if there's a leak.

If there is no leak, demand to have your band placement checked, just to be sure you don't have a slip.

Good luck.

Every appt my doctor gets his like ultrasound machine and looks at my band does everyone else have this done?

No I dont have any of that done. He just finds the port and does it. I think something is wrong that you would feel no restriction at that much in your band. You are either leaking fluid or you dont know when you're full. I can not fathom being that much filled and not having any restriction. You need to tell him to check it for leaks. Ultra sound will not give you radiation either is the xrays that do.

This has happen to me twice now and both times I have gained 10+Kg's the first time my tubing was shredded so I had a new port put in! Took the weight off again now 3 years later its happen again! They found a small hole near my port in the tubing when the Dr check my band to see how much fluid was in my band there was none! I just had surgery 3 weeks ago and have started back my weight loss journey! The Dr has advised me if it happens again he will be replacing the whole band! I have had my band for 7 yrs and I won't be without it! Also I fly quite a bit for work and I always lose a little fluid I always go for an adjustment after any flying! There is no way that you should not have any restriction unless your band is not working I hope you get some answers soon! Best of luck!

I'm at 10cc and I feel some restriction but I am not losing any weight infact I've gained a few pounds so I feel you.

I am just learning to understand when I am satisfied. I try not to eat immediately when I feel hungry. I fight tons of head hunger. Hope things get better for you soon. Oh also I eat really really slow and t break for 5 minutes half way.

I agree you need to talk to your DR. Maybe you should ask him to pull all fluid out to measure it? I have just a primer in my band right now and I feel restriction, though only slightly.

speak with the surgeon and have him perform a flouroscope (spelling?) ASAP, it took me 6 months to get mine to agree to this and sure enough they found the leak. My doctor felt awful and was really kissing up to me probably afraid I'd sue for making me wait so long. It took another 5 months before I could get it fixed I was extremely frustrated, but I'm good with a new port and back to the starting line.. Good luck and be assertive do not allow them to intimidate you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!