Hi, My name is April. I weigh 254 lbs. I started at 279. I was banded on Jan 8th, 2008. Very excited to be part of this web site. My goal wieght is 180. I would be super happy with that. I went for a third fill on Fri. the 18th. I am very restricted. I can only drink hot fluids. I had some grits yesterday morning. That was fine. But I called my fill person and she said I should not have done that. So I am back on hot liquids for 3 days. I have lost a couple lbs. since Fri. Just being on liquids. Anyway I hope I am not to full. I have a J & J and I am full to 9 whatever you call its. Let me know, if anyone has experienced this type of restriction and if its ok. Thanks.....:crying:

i've been banded since november.....never had to do 3 days of hot liquids because nothing would go down. i dont know what to recomend..every dr is different but that doesnt sound too good to me...not being able to eat ... and only hot liquids..be careful

welcome to LBT.

I was banded June 13, 2008 and had my first fill on July 17, 2008. My doctor told me to have only clear liquids for the first 2 full days, then full liquids for two days after that. Once that time was up, I could continue with the soft foods.....guess each doctor is different.

hi Mary,

each doctor is VERY different, best advice would be to follow YOUR doc's advice.

good luck

April, you sound too tight for me. If you find after a couple days you still can't eat, call your surgeon and go in for a slight unfill. Too tight will slow your weight loss and possibly endanger your band.

Good luck!

Orea

Thank you for your info. I went and got .5 taken out and I feel so much better. I lost 6 lbs in the meantime. So my metabolism is kickin right now. Clear fluids 2 more days the full liquids 2 days then mush for a day then intro to solids once again. No damage, but thanks to this forum was able to get the help I needed right away before any serious problems. Thanks szo much. You guys know best. Thanks again.

Glad to hear you did it and you are okay! Onward and downward!

Orea