What does restriction feel like??

[shelley2b 0]

Hi all - I was banded on the 19th Dec and have had 2 fills, one of 4cc's and one of 1.5cc's and I'm scheduled for another fill next week. Here's what I want to know... what does restriction - the sweet spot - feel like when you eat??

I've had a couple of minor 'stuck' episodes when I eat something too quickly or without chewing properly, but each time, I just wait a couple of minutes, and it goes down. I'm finding that I'm a little bit less hungry than I used to be, but I can still eat a big meal - I've had big huge salads, I've had sushi dinners with rice, I've eaten a 1/2 bagel with lots of tuna salad on it.

My weight loss is slow - and only happens when I really focus on exercise and restricting my own food.

Can you tell me what the sweet spot really feels like? What's the sensation you get when you eat? Does it stop you from eating a big meal??

Thanks in advance, I just need help deciding how much of a fill to get next week.

[Alice0592 0]

I went to krystals and was only able to eat a half of one krystal and 3 fries and I was full if I eat at taco bell I can only eat half of a taco. You will be full and unable to eat anymore had my surgery in May 08 and have lost 80 pounds and have had 6 fills.Good luck on your journey

[Jill10191130 4]

Good question. I'm curious about this as well. When you say that you are unable to eat anymore, Alice, does that mean that you are not hungry anymore or that you just physically can't eat anymore or you will throw up. Just wondering if the hunger goes away with the proper restriction.

[jms462001 9]

I have a bit too much restriction right now after my recent fill. I do not get very hungry and when I do I can't eat hardly anything and I feel full and uncomfortable in my chest as well.

[Alice0592 0]

Hey again, I feel full and if I were to try and eat anymore I would get sick.You really will only be able to eat a half a cup of food if that.But that is what I wanted tired of living to eat, now I eat to Live. I love my Band.

[gentylwind 1]

I get full sooner. MUCH sooner. To the point that my perception of a serving size is beginning to change. What used to be a normal portion for me now looks like an unbelievably huge amount of food....three meals worth at least.

It also feels tight...I have to take tiny bites if I want to enjoy my meal and not feel things going down "hard".