Hi everyone,

I have this question,I have been banded 3 and a half months ago and usually food gets stuck up on my band, and I still haven't got my first fill. do think its a good idea to have a fill for me?

I dont get the meaning of this restriction which everyone talks about. I start eating and food gets stuck after awhile, it starts to hurt so I stop eating. Is it how it should be? is this what restriction means?

I have been banded 2 months and it is my understanding is I am suppose to learn to stop eating before it hurts.

When I eat slow I start to feel pressure in my chest that is when I stop.... when I continue it hurts.

I think you should talk with your doctor and nutritionist.

I think of pain as I am possibly stretching my pouch..... Something I do not want to do!!

Best luck in your journey...

http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html Try reading this and see if it helps you understand restriction some, it helped me.

~~~Stephanie

Hi everyone,

I have this question,I have been banded 3 and a half months ago and usually food gets stuck up on my band, and I still haven't got my first fill. do think its a good idea to have a fill for me?

I dont get the meaning of this restriction which everyone talks about. I start eating and food gets stuck after awhile, it starts to hurt so I stop eating. Is it how it should be? is this what restriction means?

Please tell your doctor and nutritionist about your experience. This is not what you should be going through. Food stucks should be rare, not common. You could be doing damage. You should not be eating till it hurts. I never feel restriction and have had great success with the band so far. Again...speak with your doctor immediately.

Your doctor may have primed your band at surgery, so it may not be empty. Some people don't ever need a fill so you need to call them right away. If you are following the rules of 2-3 ounces of protein in very small bites you should not be getting stuck with no fill. Please call them.

I agree with suebee01.

Just have to check, are you following all of your surgeon's rules?

Thanks alot, you all really help

He told me that he hadn't filled it.

I believe it might be for speed and the size of the bite I swallow.but can you tell me how restriction feels? does it mean that after a certain amount it hurts a bit or ur hunger just gets satisfied with the food?

I have lost 73 lbs. and only once felt 'restriction'. What you should feel is satiety rather than hunger. And you shouldn't feel full. If you do, you ate too much.