OMG I cannot believe it but I think my fill just kicked it and its been what 3-4 weeks? I tried to eat something that was actually kinda mushy and I couldnt even finish what I put on my plate because I had a kinda stopping point where I knew I couldnt eat anymore and last night I had trouble with a steak. Its like a miracle rofl because i have never felt restricted before (in over a year). I know I have read that it could take up to four weeks for a fill to kick in but I dont think I believed that was possible. =)

oops I ment kicked in** (I dunno how to edit lol)

hey, now you're REALLY going to feel what the band will do for you! it will really remind you to eat slowly, and not too much! and you won't feel hungry either--let me know that what i say is true! it has helped me tremendously!

Why didn't you have a fill earlier? Did you already have restriction from the band? I had my band 9-26-07 and have had my second fill. I am adjusting to this restriction level. Sometimes, I take a bite or two and have to stop. Crazy. and good. :biggrin1:

Congrats on feeling the restriction! I can't wait until I can actually see what the band can do for me. I had one fill and have NO restriction. I kind of feel bummed out, like I will never get to the point where I need to get. :-(

Why didn't you have a fill earlier? Did you already have restriction from the band? I had my band 9-26-07 and have had my second fill. I am adjusting to this restriction level. Sometimes, I take a bite or two and have to stop. Crazy. and good. :biggrin1:

I have had quite a few fills but never experienced real restriction from them its just taken me a while. I know I have had some since I have lost almost 100 pounds, but I could eat Alot. I also never felt that stopping point people talk about but I have some of that now finally. Another reason its taken me so long is that I live 400 miles from my doctor so it gets really expensive to get there. So me taking over a year to get good restriction is not typical (Im sure), its just everything had to be really spaced out. GL too you.

caligirl i feel the same way. i'm hoping my next fill will give me the restrictions i don't have now. i can eat way too much food.

littlelove i envy you. i can't wait take two bites and be full. i guess it will happen soon.

There is nothing like a functioning band. Good luck with your weight loss. Julie