I had my sugery in march I still don't have any fluid any my band sometimes I can eat without problems and some weeks I can't est anything but mashed potatoes and oatmeal what's the deal with that? This is aggravating and I have only lost 18 lbs since march 6th

18 pounds in 3 months sound like a good rate for success!

Are you sure you're band is empty?i thought mine was until i got stuck the first time and then my surgeon told me that there was 3cc in my 10cc band. I now have 5cc and not a lot of consistent restriction.

But you're weight loss is great considering the average is 1-2 lbs a week. I've only lost 4 lbs since my March surgery.

The doctor said he didn't put any fluid in it

Is there a reason you haven't gotten a fill yet?

What does your surgeon say?

I haven't gotten a fill yet because I was having such a rough time eating anything they did an upper gi and said it looks like there may be air in my band so I started chewing my food really good and was able to eat solids for a while now its back again with all the pain like everything gets stuck but mashed potatoes and oatmeal and grits

Those are high carb and low protein. You might try foods like yogurt, and soft, flaky fish as substitutes when the band is too restrictive.

Is it normal for the band to be restrictive sometimes and sometimes its not?

I don't think the band can change size. What happens is your stomach swells/unswells.

Does that mean I'm doing something wrong to make it swell like that?

I really don't know as I have no medical training other than first aid. But I think it is just part of the natural cycle of the stomach. I know in the mornings I can't eat much but in the evenings it is a lot better. I have read on here a number of times that the stomach swells on most people at night when they lay down. I have no idea if it is a Fluid retention thing or what. Sorry.....

It is not something "I" would necessarily worry about but you should tell your doc regardless if you are having problems.

By the way 18 pounds is pretty good!