Hey all - had my 2nd fill on Thursday (my birthday!). It was AMAZING! He made me drink, and we saw the 'free flow' of the barium. He said "Let's get you some fill". With that, the injection went in 2 more cc's (total of 9ccs in my band now). Did another swallow and IMMEDIATELY saw the flow slow down; and RESTRICTION! However, I was reluctant to get excited b/c last time the restriction seemed to wear off in two days. Here I am now 4 days later - and I've got GREAT restriction! I will admit eating too much, not chewed well…and it's been 'painful' and uncomfortable. Not sure if that part will go away. It's not bad enough for me to consider and unfill…but I'll have to see how it goes. I'm back to following my Bandster rules. Funny how I'm feeling/hearing that gurgling again! Dealt with slimming…I don't foam - just like water flowing from my mouth. I actually find it comforting when it happens, b/c I know the 'stuck' I'm experiencing will soon go away! No PBing…YET. Hopefully never will! I dealt with a bit of 'head hunger' wondering if I was really hungry or not. Heck, I might even be 'testing' the waters. So I'm feeling positive again, whereas I'd been seriously slacking and lacking confidence in my band. I was cooperating; it was not. It just needed a fill!! I don't weigh often, b/c I get obsessed. But I'll weigh in one weeks time to see how it's going.

I feel like I'm back in the game - only way to describe it!!! So….if you all don't mind - I'm going to be back here on the board, as I once again feel like I can contribute, and those who were banded behind me can possibly get some advice!!! :faint:

Hi Sherilynn, glad you are doing well. I know what you are talking about concerning restriction. It took me a long time to get the right fill level. A year in now, I think I finally have it at 3ccs. Good luck with your weight loss. I think you will find it much easier with good restriction. Julie