I had my third fill 3 weeks ago. At that time, I told the doc that I thought the weight loss was slow(only 7 lbs. in the last 6 weeks). I did feel some restriction, but not too much .He added .5 to the 6.5 I already had in the 10cc band. Now even after the 3 weeks, I am having one heck of a time eating most of the time.Two spoons of mashed potatoes and I am done.About 3 oz. of yogurt and I feel like I need to PB. It hurts occasionally when my vitamins go down. I have dropped 12 pounds now in 3 weeks, but it sure hasn't been a comfortable three weeks. I don't know what to even attempt to eat, because it hurts so soon after. Then there is other times when I can eat a pack of crackers with no problem, or a bowl of popcorn with no problem. IS THIS NORMAL????? Should I wait till I go back in three weeks. Will it get easier in a week or two. Should I go back to the doc before my next scheduled visit and get some removed. Let me know what you think. This is the first problem I've run into and I will admit it scares me a little.

Jack, thanks for this suggestion "pureed deli meat with a little LF yogurt" for days when I am feeling extra tight or irritated. I have struggled to find a good savory protein.

Lanie

I am really tight until about 4-5 p.m at night so I usually just have a slimfast for breakfast and lunch then I eat my supper and I am as loose as can be. it is so weird how tight i am in the a.m and loose I am in the p.m .

I have not been getting my protein like I should. The protein shakes just won't go down in the morning. Slimfast is thinner ,but I even have a hard time with that.None of these problems started till my last fill. My morning coffee even feels like it gets stuck. Later on in the day the restriction doesn't seem as bad but it hurts to even eat things like applesauce or jello. I just don't know if this is normal or if I should make an earlier appointment with my doc. I understand that this is a big metabolic change, but my first 19 weeks went by without a hitch. Why now? Am I doing something wrong?

kari68,

You just helped more than you know. I should have read everyones reply before my last post. I did not realize that there was a difference in restriction at different times of the day. It helps.I don't quite understand why this is so.

I have not been getting my protein like I should. The protein shakes just won't go down in the morning. Slimfast is thinner ,but I even have a hard time with that.None of these problems started till my last fill. My morning coffee even feels like it gets stuck. Later on in the day the restriction doesn't seem as bad but it hurts to even eat things like applesauce or jello. I just don't know if this is normal or if I should make an earlier appointment with my doc. I understand that this is a big metabolic change, but my first 19 weeks went by without a hitch. Why now? Am I doing something wrong?

To me that sounds like you are too tight, especially since it has been happening since your last fill. When you get close to the spot, even a little fill can make a big difference. I'd see your doctor and ask to have half of the last fill taken out (i.e. if you last fill was 0.5ml, take out 0.25ml), then see how that goes. You are not supposed to be so tight that you can't eat at all or can only manage liquids! When you are having problems with liquids, it's time to see the doc.