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Hi, I am six days out from my fill to 2.5cc's and I feel minimal restriction. I actually feel less than before I went in. This happened to me before and it did finally come. I am counting on the same thing happening but last time it took 8 days. My doctor says that your body/swelling/all kinds of other stuff adjusts and you might not feel it right away...anyway, he says 4 weeks before he will do a tweak. My one experience with major restriction right away was absolute hell and I ended up getting unfilled. They should call you back but I think it would be helpful to keep in mind that for some people (definitely me) this is a slower experience than one expects. The doctors/nurses probably don't share your sense of urgency because the restriction and loss will come and there are more problems if you rush it. My surgery date was 2/14/06 and I have lost 57lbs. (Only 4 since September...trust me...under all circumstances you do not want an overfill--they are just trying to pace you and prevent this.) Hang in there and let us know how you feel and what they say.

Hello All...I have had a tough week. I was filled last Thursday 8/10 and forgot to do liquids right away. (2.25 cc's) I experienced 6 days of barely being able to sip Water and tossing up everything I tried to eat, even Protein shake. I called this morning for an unfill...and had a very open day all day! It almost feels like I have less restriction now than before the 8/10 fill. My question is, could I have slipped and now have less restriction? I tested it and did have an issue with a mozz stick (thats how good I was feeling.) Or is it possible that like those who wait for a week to be restricted, I got restricted right away and then loosened up naturally? I don't know if I should go get my unfill tomorrow, I feel great now. Does it hurt when you slip? Thanks for your help, I read this board all the time--it is a great source of info,

Hi, I'm a sushi newbie...prebanding the most exotic I tried was Tuna and I liked it, I think I have a taste for it and would like whatever I try. What is the best sushi to get?

hello! I was banded on 2/14 by Dr. Artuso at the New Image Weight Loss Center in Dobbs Ferry NY and have lost 15lbs on my home scale. I have my first support group tonight at the hospital so I will see if the nurses will let me use the scale we used that day!

Hi guys...you are all doing great and this is a very useful forum! Regarding Water intake...I want the water but I am worried about drinking too much too fast. I haven't had any negative effects yet (I was banded 2/14.) I was told to sip and I find it really hard. Sometimes when I am not paying attention I can take 3 swallows (small gulps) at a time. Is this very wrong or if my body can tolerate it is it ok? I don't want to stretch my pouch. I don't drink more than say 6 oz in a clip (like 5-10 mins)...I do feel full, but I worry and then try not to drink water and then am dying of thirst. help! Also, is the only negative effect of drinking water after eating that you will get hungry sooner? Thanks!

Hi Anna, I live right next to Yonkers and my doctor is in Dobbs Ferry. He charges 100 or 150. His name is Dr. Artuso at Dobbs Ferry Community Hospital, just one exit on the Saw Mill from Yonkers. http://www.newimageweightloss.com/ My family is from Co. Galway. Good luck!