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Poll: How long after a fill do you feel restriction?



How long does it take after a fill to feel restriction?  

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  1. 1. How long does it take after a fill to feel restriction?

    • less than 24 hours
      13
    • 1-2 days
      5
    • 3-4 days
      1
    • 5-6 days
      1
    • 7-14 days
      3
    • 14 days +
      1


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I have had 2 fills and have yet to feel restriction. I went this past Friday for another fill and was told that the port has moved and flipped 180 degrees???? Now I have to schedule surgery to replace it. I have heard though that some say it takes your 3rd fill or more to start really feeling it.

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Im usually tighter right away ... then after a couple days and the swelling goes down its not so tight... I didnt get restriction til fill #2...

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port flipped? this does not sound good? How are you and how did it happen?

I wish you the best of luck with the new surgery. Please let me know how you make out.

Thanks,

Sammi :-)

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The first fill I don't think I felt till a couple weeks later. Then the second fill was tight at first but then nothing. This time I have been with the third fill for a week and it was good from the start and after a week it is still good. By golly, I think I got it!

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I feel a fill the second they put they inject me with the needle. There is a definately tightening around the band for me and I also my restriction level goes up as well when I eat. I think this maybe the exception to the rule however since I'm rather sensitive xD;

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I have been banded for 1 1/2 years. (wow, it doesn't feel like it has been that long.) Now that I'm at my sweet spot, it doesn't take much to feel the restriction. I pretty much feel it while the needle is still in. After the swelling goes down it loosens up, but I usually have to stay on liquids for close to a week after a fill before going to mushies. Honestly I don't feel deprived of "real food" because I'm really not hungry. Sometimes I have to do a mental checklist, "have I eaten today???"

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i just got my 3rd fill and i really feel it they kept saying i would be sick and didnt want to fill me i knew i wanted it i have 6cc in my band and she said i have resistance of 1cc meaning i did have pressure from my band on my stomach. this one really did it for me i drink 2 shakes and have dinner and feel so satisfied but then again its only been one week hopefully i can continue on this way and loose some more weight.

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