Restriction

[Banana2363 21]

are you feeling any? I was banded 10/9/12 and i have NO restriction. None at all.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Time for fill, call the doc!

[Banana2363 21]

my first fill is scheduled for 11/29

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Most of us don't feel any/much restriction until after a few fills. Sorry to say as I know we are eager to get there. I have had 3 fills and am only now feeling it. Good luck.

[secondchancesally 43]

I have no fills and am 3 weeks post op. I may still be swollen/sore but I definately can't eat as much. I max out at a cup of food. Soup, chili, mashed potatoes, yogurt. If I try to eat more I feel uncomfortably full and have back pain that feels like that bad post op gas pain.

[Joy1961 134]

are you feeling any? I was banded 10/9/12 and i have NO restriction. None at all.

Hi banana. I was banded 10/10 and i don't feel any restriction either and im hungry!!

[destynee1 417]

I was banded 10/22 and I don't have any restriction as well, just trying to keep to what I'm suppose to.. 1st fill is nov 28th so I day before you .. I'll let you know how it goes! I sure hope to feel a bit of it. My band does not have any Fluid in it yet also.

[jerzgirl35 12]

Hi gIRLS! banded 10-17-12. no restriction either, and hungry. holding steady at -20 #.. No more . no less. FINALLY getting my 1st post op visit tomorrow ( 1st one cancelled, due to Hurricane sandy) . Im eager to get this show on the road. I went to the park yesterday with my 2 girls ( 5 & 19 mo) and did some lifting of my youngest, which i dont think i shouldve. felt stingy feeling above port incision, i hope i didnt flip anything or tear something up. any advice?? Also,, have to make sure i drink more h20! ,,Im not drinking enough,.. maybe that has something to do with no loss.. Pls keep in touch here.

[jen_1381 446]

That feeling you have of no restriction, but having to follow the eating guidelines and still starving - - that's what we call Bandster Hell. It's a time to put mind over matter, focus on your goals, and stick to the rules. It's not easy, by no means. Typically, it takes a few fills to feel good restriction. I've had four, and think I'm in my Green Zone now, so when I have 1 measured cup of food, I'm full for 4-6 hours.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

I agree w/ Jen! Great advice and feedback. Stay strong ~ it gets better.

[Ric 89]

I had my 6th fill last week but I felt virtually no restriction until my 5th fill now this last fill I am finding out what a can't eat i get stuck all the time!

[jerzgirl35 12]

Bandster hell, huh????? NOT LIKING THAT IDEA

[Banderina 69]

Ric, I wouldnt be able to handle that! Maybe your too tight?

[colleeb 5]

Im 41/2 weeks out and I guess I have some restriction (I dont like that word at all) or still swollen. I can only eat about 1/2 to 1 cup depending on what Im eating and not hungry for 3-4 hours Ok i do have head hunger and if i end up snacking I cant eat my meals so I am trying not snack. So Im going to wait as long as I can for a fill.