Ok, guys...need some help. I had a fill on Friday...Put me at 4.5 in a 10cc band. I had super restriction when I left there. I tried to eat a salad the next day and got three bites in and could not drink anything on top of it. I felt like I was FINALLY there. Well, now, three days later, I have no restriction whatsoever. I don't understand what could have happened. I did keep my granddaughter over the weekend, and she is a chunk...27 pounds. Is it possible that lifting her could have caused my line to disconnect? I am going to call my doctor first thing in the morning. I am scared to death, cause I am self-pay and actually was banded in Mexico. Anyone with some suggestions?

I think you will be just fine. Sounds like the swelling just went down. I did not feel long term restriction until I had at least 6cc's. I still have days where I can't eat 2 bites and then the next day I feel like I could eat as much as I used to. I think it has a lot to do with hormones also. Call your Dr. anyway, just to be sure, but just remember to be patient, you will get there.

Good Luck:)

I just had my first fill today (4.5 cc's in 10cc band). My Dr. told me this would happen. He said I would have great restriction for about 3 days then it would subside. He does his first 3 fills two weeks apart for this reason. Hope this helps.

Tonya, I agree with the others....you probably just had a little bit of initial swelling which subsided. It sounds like you're getting close though, so don't get discouraged! Good luck to you!

Thanks, everyone...I was really panicking. I am definitely going back on Friday to get another fill. I can tell I am getting close. That was why I was so sure that this last fill was "it" and when all of a sudden food was going down easier....welll...you know...I freaked.

Like everyone else (I am sure)...this is just so important to me. I can't stand the thought of having gone through all I have and not have this work.

I hear ya, I have had one fill so far, going in a Monday for a second, and boy I can tell I need one. I can eat just about anything, english muffins, bread etc. No Pbing nothing. I know that just becuase I can doesn't mean I do, but I am hungry all the time. I haven't gained any weight, I actually have lost 36 lbs since surgery so doing well there, but I need some help with this incredible hunger. I hope things get better after another fill.

V