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I am on my second fill after demanding another one after my first fill 2 weeks ago which left me with no restriction. I guess I am confused about what restriction feels like. Does restriction make you feel full faster and a desire to stop eating or is it just your throat being tighter and some things are more difficult to eat than others. I am really wanting to have that full satisfied feeling by without eating so much and I am not sure if that is what restriction is all about. Thanks to anyone that can help me!

I lost 8lbs the first week but after I started eating regular food again I quicky gained it all back. I just had my second fill because the first fill 2 weeks prior left me with absolutely NO restriction. I got my second fill on Wed and I am hoping to finally have a weight loss after this surgery.

I understand and can identify with how you feel. I also paid out of my own pocket for my surgery. It has been 3 months and I actually weight 2lbs more than before surgery. The depression of the band not working has enabled me to eat more and more. I got my first fill thinking I would finally have help in this journey and that the band as a tool would work and NOTHING! I got absolutely no restriction. After demanding it..I got a fill again two weeks later which was yesterday..I felt restriction for the first tim ever. Today I don't feel nearly as restricted as yesterday and I am hoping for the best and that the restriction hasnt already past. Is that crazy or what? I know that sometime the band doesnt work for everyone and I just hope that I am not one of those ppl. Please don't give up. Even if you have to fight on your own. That is what I have had to decide to do, with our without help of the band, I must lose this weight..You can do it. Don't stop posting. There are ppl here to help you.

I was so disappointed after surgery and my first fill which was 4cc's in a AP standard band and I had absolutely NO restriction. I called and went back two weeks later, yesterday...and now I know what it feels like to have restriction. Talk to your doctor about what is going on and see if its safe to be more aggressive with your fills. Some ppl need alot more in their band than others and the size of their stomach sometimes makes a difference too. Good luck

Not all doctors routinely do an xray or a barium s x-ray, so I would not worry. I did not have one either. If they feel there is a problem they may do one but I am sure everything went fine.

WOW! I don't call that pigging out! I think you did well and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. I wish that is all I ate when I pig out..LOL! Keep up the good work

WOW! I don't call that pigging out! I think you did well and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. I wish that is all I ate when I pig out..LOL! Keep up the good work

According to my doctor as long as you are eating properly you don't really need to even take vitamins. Of course, everyone needs to listen to their own physician and it depends on your age, weight and diet but so far i am feeling great without and my tests are perfect.

Hi there! I am totally jealous of you. I know that sounds awful since you are suffering. What I am saying is" I wish i had some restriction"! I was hoping that I had more help post op from the surgery. I understand after the fill I will have some restriction but right now , I have none. I am only losing because of self control and its been really hard. I am only on my third week but I am pretty sure I can eat almost anything. Other ppl have had a hard time with breads and things even before a fill and I am almost positive that I can eat everything. The only thing stopping me is sheer fear that I could damage the band and cause a problem. If you are uncomfortable talk to your doctor and be strong and express your concern. Good luck. Keep up the great weight loss.