So I had my band put on three weeks ago (my it seems like much longer ago!). For the first two weeks I felt lots of restriction, but now that I'm into the third week, I've lost most of the restriction feeling. I am guessing it's because the swelling has subsided and I'm healing?

Now I feel like I did before I had the band, I can eat, not much if any restriction. Is that just what happens after surgery and for your first fill? I was PERFECT right at the two week mark. I could eat but in small portions. I am suspecting that means I will need that first fill?

I'd lay odds it's the swelling subsiding, too. Don't be afraid of the fills. Slow and steady. That's what they're there for. I know some people don't need fills, but I don't think that's the norm. I personally had 3 right on schedule right at the start and never had a fill or unfill after that in 2 years. Just listen to your body and your doctor, and you'll get there.

Perfectly normal! As DetChatt says, it is the swelling going down post-op.

Good luck with fills and your journey.

Perfectly normal. And, don't expect your first fill to even make a big difference. It might but most people need multiple fills before they have adequate fluid in their band.

Great, thanks so much guys!! My first fill is scheduled for next week, and my office is great so I know they'll be down with the slow and steady fill.

Normal... and learn to eat the proper amounts and chew, chew, chew and sip, sip, sip. Don't count on fills to do all the work, they won't. Lap Band is a tool, not a magic wand!

I am still eating the right things, eating slow, small bites, etc. It's just that I'm hungry now, where I wasn't really before, and I'm able to eat way more quantity than 1/2 a cup. Whatever I was at during week 2 of my recovery was absolutely perfect - so I hope I can find that spot again!

I realize that the lap band is a tool, and I plan to use it as it's supposed to be used!

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Now I feel like I did before I had the band, I can eat, not much if any restriction. Is that just what happens after surgery and for your first fill? I was PERFECT right at the two week mark. I could eat but in small portions. I am suspecting that means I will need that first fill?[/quote']

Are you still on mushies? At 3 weeks you should not be eating full meals? Drink Protein shakes to fill you up.

Are you still on mushies? At 3 weeks you should not be eating full meals? Drink Protein shakes to fill you up.

Remember ever doctor is different. Mine allowed me solids after day 10.

Remember ever doctor is different. Mine allowed me solids after day 10.

Mine, too.

I am still eating the right things, eating slow, small bites, etc. It's just that I'm hungry now, where I wasn't really before, and I'm able to eat way more quantity than 1/2 a cup. Whatever I was at during week 2 of my recovery was absolutely perfect - so I hope I can find that spot again!

I realize that the lap band is a tool, and I plan to use it as it's supposed to be used!

great attitude so far..

note that the band will not help you not be hungry...i found that out quickly....sounds as if you are doing well..keep on drinking and i wish you all the best for this new life of yours.