Its been 6 months since I was banded; and 6 weeks since my last fill.

And finally I *think* Im feeling restriction (thank God), but I need to make sure. Remember, I had a tad bit of problems after this fill and I just want to check and see if this IS normal.

here's my symptoms...

1. Im NOT hungry (didnt think I would ever say that)

2. Im eating slow b/c I can feel the bite staying in the pouch for a few seconds before passing through.

3. Im getting fuller MUCH faster.

4. Every so often I feel bubbles coming up (not actual burping) same feeling I had after 1st fill....... restriction?

Veteran bandsters, is THIS what its supposed to feel like??? The fact that Im not hungry is a miracle.

If this IS restriction, its taken 6 weeks to get here!!!

Paula - How is your fill doing now? Are you still restricted?

Betty, still some restriction, but not as much as last week. And like Michelle said, good restriciton make you not hungry and your not obsessed with food all day.

(Just like last week)

Oh, WONDERFUL FEELING! Can you imagine... fogetting to eat?

But now the obsession is back...

I wonder if its normal to gain, lose, gain, lose restriction like this.

Im not PMSing, not under any stress... hmmmmmm

Whatever it was, I liked it!

BTW - Im going to make an appointment with Dr. Chung today.

Paula, sounds like we're in the same boat. I am not as restricted as I was last week either. I figure I am going to hold off a couple of weeks just to see what happens during PMS and then maybe request another fill. I'm almost afraid to ask for another one since the last time I saw my dr I was really in his face about my frustrations with this band. He probably thinks I'm a nutcase!!!

Paula - Let us know how your appointment goes!

I hope you really like him!