I am wondering if anyone else or how typical it is that after you get a fill you don't notice restriction immediately it is more like 2-3 weeks later? I am in this boat. I mentioned this to my dr yesterday and he said that I am a perfect example of why he is so conservative with his fills because if you don't notice restriction immediately and then get another fill and get restrictions week later it can be too much.

So anyone else in this boat? Or am I paddling alone?

Maranda

I don't have delayed restriction but I DO have a very conservative surgeon. I was banded 8/29 and just got my 5th fill bringing me to 6.25 cc in a 14 cc band. There are two opposing ideas about this; some think aggressive fills are the way to go, some think they set you up for problems down the road. Either way, I think my surgeon (and his staff) is a great one, and I trust him, and I am FINALLY starting to lose again. Since I do NOT want to ever be so tight that I can't eat most foods, can't swallow my own saliva at times, etc, and since that has never happened to me (I can still eat bread...I don't usually because it's a pain but I can do it) I am pleased now that he's taken his time.

I have this situation. My doc says it happens. That's why they wait a month between fills. I got a fill bringing me up to 5cc in a 10cc band on 2-16-09. I started feeling some restriction this week. Two weeks after getting a fill. It was very interesting. Good luck to you.

I got my last fill .2 CC on February 3rd and immediately lost the ability to eat breakfast. Now 4 weeks later I have suddenly lost all ability to eat meat. Thought I was at my sweet spot because I was losing weight and eating well until now. Have an appt today to talk to my doctor. Don't really want any fill removed but I sure miss eating meat. :cursing:

I know exactly what you are going through. Thought I was crazy. I had my fil Jan 28th and didn't have restriction until last week right before I got another fill. Strange how that works.