Not understanding these LAP-Band fills......

[MamaRita 65]

At 4 weeks post op I had first fill. I learned I had 2.5 put in at surgery time. I have a 14 band. She did an aggressive fill and added 4 for a total of 6.5, two weeks later with no restriction, she added another 1.5 for a total of 8, two weeks later with no restriction, she added 1 for a total of 9......... So now I'm feeling something.... First few bites of anything feels like a lump that goes up and down up and down for a few minutes, not seriously painful but definitely not comfortable.... I still don't notice being satisfied with smaller portions yet, so no weightloss yet, is is possible to feel what I described, and still be in the yellow?

[gbb77901 113]

It's possible, but instead of so much restriction, you should be feeling less of an appetite. At least that's the way it was explained to me. It's a fine balance of some restriction and less appetite. I'm still searching for mine. I've had 5 fills and I'm getting close to that green zone.

[Bandista 7,466]

For some reason it takes me several days for a fill to settle in. I have had several fills but my surgeon doesn't share the amoun -- knows I'd obsess, lol. Just keep doing what you're doing, really really noticing whether you're hungry and when, how long, etc. And practice chewing really well. Eating slowly and no sliders. You'll get this thing!

[MamaRita 65]

And I'm back to feeling no restriction, it only lasted a few days...... I don't go back til Jan 8th guessi wait and see

[MarieMarie 346]

Read everything you can. The band is a tool.

[MamaRita 65]

I'm reading, and I understand it's a tool, but i need this tool to activate:/ just because I dont feel restriction, doesn't mean I eat whatever I want whenever I want, it just means I'm struggling being good:( I had such great restriction for about a week after last fill, then it was gone, I find that to be odd

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

My fills take a week or more to settle in too. I've had five fills and the latest one was only 0.1 cc. It feels different after a week. It's also not the level I'll be at for life. As my body changes, my stomach size changes, and an adjustment may be needed months or years down the road.

[Bandista 7,466]

@@MamaRita it really helped me to understand about the chewing and how the esophagus signals to the brain are what triggers satiety. When I started chewing more mindfully that made a big difference. I had to go for denser foods than I was having -- and now I mix things into my yogurt, for example, so it's not a slider for me. Protein Shakes don't work for me except as a treat -- no satiety is triggered because I didn't chew and swallow.

[MamaRita 65]

Makes me feel better knowing the fills can change after a week, and I will concentrate more on chewing as well:) also I weighed this morning, which I haven't done in a week, due to fear of what it might say, sense I claim I don't notice this band, and to my surprise I was down 4 pounds, so maybe it's working more then I realize

[shawanab 3]

Had a fill last week and I'm having trouble keeping anything down should I call my doctor or wait another day I can keep some liquids down just not much

[MamaRita 65]

I have never had a problem keeping liquids down, even when I felt tight, I'd call your Drs office and see what they say:) keep us informed