i was banded a week ago today and have started my soft food diet. i feel like i can keep going and going (which i dont) but i dont feel the restriction like i thought i would. does that restriction come when the fill is at the right amount?

Some people feel it straight away without getting any fills. I'd say that most people don't though and require fills to get to that 'green zone' where they're not hungry, a little bit of food satisfies them and controlling how little they eat is relatively easy.

For some that takes no fills, for some (like me), quite a lot of fill. What I did was 'diet' and exercise until I felt it. And I put 'diet' in inverted commas coz that can take a lot of forms. For me, it was just about portion control and eating only when I was hungry.

Everyone is different because it depends greatly on your anatomy. Some people never need a fill yet others don't feel like they have a band at all until they've had multiple fills.

You say you feel like you "can keep going and going". Please keep in mind the band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating. So even when you do have adequate Fluid in your band it will still up to you to control your portions. Here's a link I think you'll find very helpful:

http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Best wishes to you!

Restriction is different for everyone, some do not need any fills, I am 5 months post op and just had my 4th fill and am feeling restriction, finally. The first 6 weeks for you are for healing, not losing, so be patient and follow your dr's instructions. good luck.

Its up to the individual. Some people have it right away and some have to wait until they get fills.