I lost 7 lbs this week, but am seeing that I can eat almost a regular meal without any side effects (other than calories consumed).

I am trying to make healthy choices, but am feeling worried and uncertain if this is how it should be?

I have never experienced a pb or sliming or any other side effect since surgery on 1/12/09, which I am thankful for, but concerned that if I am eatting chicken and salad and bread and not having any issues somethign might not be right.

Thoughts?

I didn't feel any differences after my first fill. I lost about 5lbs that week, but I was also on liquids for a few days. I just had my second fill and I felt great restriction for three weeks, I lost 2 lbs each week. As of Monday, it's like all the restriction is GONE. At first I was afraid my band leaked, but I accidentally took too big of a bite and I definitely know I still have restriction, but I can eat a lot. Who knows.... I've read where people will "lose" their restriction, then it comes back. Kinda like being tighter in the morning - no rhyme or reason.

I talked to one lady that needed 13 fills to find her 'sweet spot'. So don't be discouraged...sometimes it just takes some trial and error. Good luck.

Just keep your eye on the prize -- try to make the good choices & work to limit your intake. It was after my 4th fill that I felt like the band was working -- before that it was willpower.

I was banded 11/14/08 and I am now 41# down and the first 20 was ME -- that last 20 has been the band -- with me playing along nicely :-)

You will know when the restriction is right. You will feel satisfied after a yogurt or 1/2 baked potato.

I have NEVER left food on my plate before so this is a brand new world for me. You are early out -- just TRY to be good. Because it will come :-)

Edited February 20, 200917 yr by stacyiam

I was banded in August and just after my 4th fill Jan 30th am finally feeling restriction. It takes a while!