Restriction following surgery???

[anewmein2009 0]

Was banded on Monday, Nov 3rd with the Realize band. My surgeon confirmed proper placement with a contrast swallow test on the fluoroscope. He said I may have some restriction from the swelling, but generally I would have nothing until my first fill in 6 weeks or so.

Anyone have restriction immediately following band placement? My band was placed with NO fill... empty.

This is my first time using this site so please bear with me. I was banded on Friday and went back to work today (Tuesday). I am sore, but moreso am STARVING!!! Slim fast is not cutting it. HELP!!!

[jms462001 9]

I was also hungry day 4 and the center told me to go on to week two and have some cream Soups. That cream of Tomato sure was good!!

[anewmein2009 0]

This is Saturday morning. My surgery was 8 days ago and so far nothing but Slim Fast. Soup sounds awesome right about now - but my doc said nothing but Slim Fast until my first follow up appt which is this Friday - seems like a LONG WAYs away. big sigh... I am losing weight, I can feel it, but I am feeling sad nonetheless. a new me

[LSF 264]

I am 3 1/2 weeks out and still have alot of restriction. Even when I'm starving, I can only get about a 1/2 cup of food in.

[abbalv 0]

I had surgery on 10/29/08. My doctor placed 1.5cc in my band at the time of surgery. It became very tight after surgery and I was very nauseated. I had to have the 1.5 cc's removed. I went back on 12/5/08 for my first fill and they put back in the 1.5cc's they originally took out. Now I feel no restriction at all. I go back for another fill on 1/2/09. I am hoping to feel some restriction after that fill. My weight loss has been at a stand still

[justme2u 0]

I am so glad I found this thread. I feel like such a light weight. I am day four out of surgery and cannot even take a sip of Water without seriouse tightness in chest (I guess this is what they call restriction). I haven't had an ounce of protien, I cannot even get liquids in. I know someone else who had the surgery and she was eating mushies at day 3. I cannot even eat two spoonfulls of Jello without feeling backed up. I know I should be thankful, but at same time, my lower stomach is growling and has terrible hunger pains, but I just can't seem to get anything down to it. What the Heck??????? Why is there such a difference between people?

[kendallsmeme 0]

I am not an expert by know means but I think you should talk to your doctor. You need to be drinking plenty of fluids so you do not dehydrate! Did he fill your band at surgery?? If he did he may need to unfill a little!

[jms462001 9]

The first two weeks, I was full with very little little liquid or Soup. Now I am close to 3 weeks and the appetite seems to be picking up because I can eat an entire can of tuna at one time! I would much rather get 30 grams of Protein from that than a protein shake! I just won't eat albacore too much so that I don't OD on mercury! Supposedly I got a bit of fill at surgery, but I don't feel much restriction now.

[Florida Pete 1]

I was banded on the 5th of Dec. and haven't had much hunger at all since being banded. I am sure some is due to swelling but it sure does help going through these 2 weeks of liquid phases. My band like everyone elses was placed with no fill.

[bubbadurham 0]

I lost 56 pounds pre op and got banded on the 8th of december 2008. I am still supposed to be on liquid but its driving me nuts because i can eat just fine as I have discovered. Call it retardation but I ate out today with my wife who was banded with me and while we didnt eat much we were able to eat without much restriction we split a quasadilla and it was just fine. is this normal or am I a freak I know I have the large and she has the small but I am feeling normal hunger and liquid just isnt doing it for me.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Bubba:

It's probably time for a fill for you. Once the swelling from surgery goes down alot of banded people get their hunger back. Call your doctor and get a fill soon.

Best wishes for you and your band. I love mine!

Sue

[KatieK 0]

I was also banded on November 3rd. I have had a lot of restriction from about two weeks after the surgery. I am 7 weeks out and I burp constantly. I have to be careful with solids and only eat about a 1/4 to 1/2 a cup or less at meals. I have to eat very tiny bits over a 1/2 hr in order to keep it down and my liquids have to be done in tiny sips also. I am glad that I read your blog because now I don't feel like I am alone. I went to the Dr. at 7 weeks and he did not fill my band because I lost too much weight and I have enough restriction now. Isn't it great though - I lost too much weight!!! I wonder if anyone will ever say that I am too thin?? On my way, though. Keep in tough.

[taylorgirl1 1]

Was banded 12/15 with Allergan band asked if there was any restriction , md said dead space in band was removed so about a 2.5cc amount in band. Just on clears and Soups for now havnrt been really hungary sipping all day like they said. To for first fill about 5 weeks after surgery

[Makenzie78 0]

I was banded on October 6 and have had no restriction. My first fill is next week and I'm HOPING I start to lose weight. Everything now is pretty much the same as it was before and I'm hanging in there for the fill, otherwise, I would be feeling very discouraged.

I am feeling the same exact way!!! I cannot get my first fill until last week in January, but I feel as though I can eat anything, just smaller portions, this is soooo strange I would never have expected anything like this, I am always hungry!:tongue_smilie:

[BillOh 15]

Was banded on Monday, Nov 3rd with the Realize band. My surgeon confirmed proper placement with a contrast swallow test on the fluoroscope. He said I may have some restriction from the swelling, but generally I would have nothing until my first fill in 6 weeks or so.

Anyone have restriction immediately following band placement? My band was placed with NO fill... empty.

Yes, definitely, swelling makes sense, that is why they don't start you out with some restriction. (my guess)