:confused:I had my second fill 3 weeks ago. It seemed like I had decent restriction then this week it seemed to just disappear and I have been so hungry and can eat anything without getting stuck or just a little stuck. Is that possible for restriction to vanish just like that? Also, if you are stuck and continue to muddle through it can that loosen your restriction? I can't get in to my doctor for another fill until July 2nd but I'm concerned that I can't seem to go any length of time at a decent restriction. Am I normal? :smile:

I didn't get to my optimal restriction until about my 6th fill, but it varies for everyone. Hang in there, it's worth it!

I have been having the same problem. I had my second fill about 3 weeks ago and now I have only a little restriction. My understanding is that as you lose weight the fat around your stomach also goes away and the band stays the same size. That is why you have to get a new fill every month for the first year. This is how it was explained to me but it could be totally wrong....

Oh, and we were banded only 5 days apart!!!!

Hello Carol,

I had the same problem for weeks now - I am scheduled for fill next week. I called the nutritionist and she suggest that I stop eating mushee foods (yogarts, pudding, apple sauce, soups sugar free of course) and focus on more protein to give me the feeling of more fullness. By the way I love that stuff when I just want something to snack on. I replaced it with peanut butter and four crackers, tuna fish, cheese, chicken chucks, and any protein I can get my hands-on. My eating was out of control for weeks so I put myself back on stage four for a few days and made myself go back over all the stuff they taught me about listening to my band. I eat a smaller salad with more protein now and I don't drink while eating I wait 30 minutes after she said to do to make sure I get full off of the food first then drink. I hope this helps I was just feeling terrible for weeks before I could get it together. We can do it!

I agree with Meg. I had my 2nd fill, also, three weeks ago. Like yourself I felt restricted for about a week. I am eating very slowly and chewing well and have noticed that I can't eat quite as much. I give myself 40 mins. to eat.

You say you're eating all you want...but is all you want...maybe less now???

Thanks for the quick responses!! I know it's much less but it doesn't hold me nearly as long as it did the first 2 weeks after my second fill. I just didn't expect for it to vanish so quickly. My scale hasn't budged this week so I'm a little frustrated and cranky. I'll keep trucking along!!

i was banded on 4/30/08. i had first fill in 5/08 and it was 4cc. and lost 10 pounds i am scheduled for another one next week. my problem is that for the last two weeks i have had a urge to do snacking and this is the first time since i been banded. it seems as though i do not have a lot of restriction and can eat a little more than usual do you think with the second fill i will be more restricted.

Mommy4 I definitely think you will feel more restriction after your second fill. I did.

Meg - I'd be interested to hear how you are progressing since our band dates are so close. E-mail me if you are interested in chatting.