I had my first adjustment this Monday (the 15th). I don't feel any restriction yet? I am thinking I need to go back in for another adjustment. How long should I wait before I call to make an appointmet?

Hello,

Witht the first fill you wont feel much restriction. You usually dont feel alot until the 3rd or 4th fill depending on the size of your band. Most doctors will only do a fill ever 4-6 wks depending on the patient. I doubt if he will another fill since you just had one. My doctor sets up an appt with me for every 4 wks to weigh in and for fill if needed. good luck on your journey

Don't wait, just call so that they can put you on the schedule. They may say they won't see you for two weeks or a month, but at least you can get your fill appointment on the books.

I just had my first fill today. My dr told me to wait 6 weeks. My first fill is free, due to my insurance, technically I cant have a fill untill three months after the day of my surgery.

Just something to look into. Good luck.

I am always told to wait a week.

I am always told to wait a week.

I've had three adjusments and FINALLY now feel like I have restriction. I'm actully debating weather or not I want to go just a smidge tighter. I'm going to give it another week and see how much I've lost total over the past three weeks and then decide.

My doc makes you wait a week before having anoter fill. He's pretty good about making sure that everyone has proper restriction. he's not all about playing the waiting game!

I felt the same thing my first fill. I had my second fill last Wednesday and I only felt a little restriction. THEN THIS MORNING, I FINALLY FELT TRUE RESTRITION.....YIKES! I was rushing to get out the door this morning and I heated up a piece of meatloaf from last night's dinner. I woofed down my last 2 bites and left the house. No sooner did I get in my car and the pain started. My chest was SOO tight! Meanwhile, I still had food in my mouth, but I knew I would surely kill myself if I swallowed it. So, here I am, driving about 3 miles or so, sitting as far forward as I can cause of the tightness in my chest and chipmunk cheeks full of meatloaf, then my mouth starts watering (I think that is what they call sliming???), but i don't have room in my mouth for more stuff. So, I take a short cut through a quiet neighborhood. I had to pull over and spit the food out of my mouth. I sat there for a few seconds then the PB's (producing burps) started. HOLY HELL! I had to pull over 3 different times. Sorry for the graphics )

Needless to say, I cut up my chicken for lunch in teeny tiny baby bites.....I was okay.

I know this is going to sound crazy, but I actually think I need to be filled one more time. This morning's incident was due to me inhaling my food.

Good luck and know that you are not alone.

Jane