I am 2 weeks post0op, did anyone not have any restriction? I clled the doctor and they said that this is normal. There is nothing in my band so my stomach is back to were it was before the surgery. I am a little frustrated b/c I can eat like I never had the surgery. I had restriction the first week after surgery but then it went away. I get my first fill 1/10. Please did anyone have this? Am I abnormal???

Hi,

You're not alone, I have no restriction either - I was told to eat Soups etc till my first fill! but found no restriction after three weeks then I could eat the same as before the op, the hunger increased at this time too.

I was told to wait 3 months post op for a fill but I got my appointment in today and it's not till the end APR :cry don't know how I'm gonna cope but for now I'm trying the atkins diet - it's helping with the hunger and it's finally got the scales moving again.

Good luck with your first fill - I'm jealous

Yvonne

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What your feeling is absolutely normal. Most people feel a bit of restriction immediately following their surgery due to the swelling from the surgery itself. However, once that swelling goes down, you pretty much feel like you did prior to getting the band. Right now is a time for healing, not losing weight. The band really isn't designed to work without having a fill, although it does with a few, very rare people. However, once you get your fill and reach proper restriction (which may and probably will take more than one fill) you will definitely notice the difference and you will begin dropping the pounds.

I was starving 2 weeks post op. You are not abnormal at all. I went for my first fill on Thursday and I feel restriction. It's almost like it was right after surgery when I didn't want to eat much of anything. I just hope it doesn't wear off next week. 1/10 is right around the corner, let us know how you do.

You are completely normal. You just need a fill or 2. Good luck.

Thanks to everyone. Now I feel normal. I was scared that I was not doing something right. I am scared I am eating to much so I really need to watch that. Thanks again!!!!

Hi Bexleygal!!!! Good to hear from you!!

Did anyone get their banding done in Mexico? If so where at? If you did how was your experiance? And how did you find a place or Dr near your home to do your fills?

Thanks, this is going to be quite the experience for my husband and I as we are going to go through it together.

lovabully-there are threads on here about the dr's in Mexico. I went to Dr. Ortiz and had a great experience.

Bexleygal...I have no restriction either, however I experience pain with certian foods. I am phoning tomorrow to see if I can get a fill ASAP. I feel your pain and frustration. I am trying to do as much right as I can with diet and exercise until fill day. Hang in there...we will get through this together!

Add to that, I think I have PMS...burst out crying on the treadmill today becuase I was feeling like I did something wrong. I really appreciate the encouraging posts here. Thanksl

Hi Sheilamj1fan,

I love your Ticker!! It is really pretty.

I had it 4/9/07 and have had 3 fills and still don't have any restriction. HELP