I got my 1st fill yesterday in my 10 cc band. He did it under fluro and told me to watch the screen and he explained everything to me. He is just the greatest (Dr. Steinberg, Atlanta Georgia). He 1st numbed me, stuck the needle in (it just felt like a pinch) and put 2 cc in after asking me if I felt full all of a sudden. I didn't really feel full but felt as if I needed to burp. He wouldn't put more in for fear I would be too tight. I was told to do liquids for 2 days and then gradually add food but be very cautious with beef and pork. Well, I've already eliminated that from my diet anyway so no big deal. I had such a headache and was out of protein shake earlier so I went to GNC and got a 16 oz bottle of banana creme muscle milk. It was kind of sweet but had 32 grams of protein that I needed. Afterwards I felt so sleepy and had to sleep it off. But boy when I woke up, I had energy like you wouldn't beleive it!! As far as restriction, I did eat a few fries just to see what it felt like and the only thing I can say at this point is after about 5 or 6 it felt like they were about to get struck or like a golfball trying to pass through. I hope that's the kind of restriction I should have and I hope it lasts.

Rumar, yes that is restriction. Isn't it great!

Yes but guess what? It didn't last. The next day, Sunday, I could eat normal and could eat bread. But I still held back for fear of getting sick in front of everyone. It does though appear that I can go longer after eating before I'm hungry again and I do burp a lot. I'm still watching what I eat and will see if restriction kicks in. If not, I'm to go back to Dr. in 1 month and I'll just get another adjustment. At least I know what to look out for and I am still very careful with eating slowly and not eating much. Thanks for your reply.

I found after my first fill - that 1 week later - it became more restrictive. It is good to go slowly and cautiously as you are.

Best of luck!

Thanks and I hope it does kick in. I do somewhat today feel a bit more restriction.