Restriction-What is it to you?

[Jilly29 0]

H All. I just received my 2nd fill yesterday. I have 6cc's in a 10cc band. Since then, liquids are going down slow and its a bit painful. I litterally have to take tiny sips. Also, a new development is when I started on yogurt today, i have this gurgling in my throat with every bite. I have also slimed a bit too.

Is this what restriction is? When things are very slow to go down and the back of my throat is gurgling? Is it supposed to be uncomfortable when swallowing.

Its the weirdest thing. I am terrified to eat anything solid right now. Oh, and taking my Vitamins produced a ton of gurgling as well.

I just dont want to go get an unfil. No pb'ing yet.

[Astrasmom 1]

H All. I just received my 2nd fill yesterday. I have 6cc's in a 10cc band. Since then, liquids are going down slow and its a bit painful. I litterally have to take tiny sips. Also, a new development is when I started on yogurt today, i have this gurgling in my throat with every bite. I have also slimed a bit too.

Is this what restriction is? When things are very slow to go down and the back of my throat is gurgling? Is it supposed to be uncomfortable when swallowing.

Its the weirdest thing. I am terrified to eat anything solid right now. Oh, and taking my Vitamins produced a ton of gurgling as well.

I just dont want to go get an unfil. No pb'ing yet.

That's restriction. The same thing happens to me. You do have to take smaller bites of things and you do have to sip your fluids. You may be taking to big of a spoonfull of yogurt. Try a baby spoon if you are using a regular one. Don't be afraid to try regular foods again. Just cut them very small and chew chew chew at least 20-30 times before your swallow.

Imagine your stomach where the band is as a funnel. That's why the gurgling sound. The food is slowly going down. If you are able to keep most of the food down then it's ok. Keep in mind that the first few days after you get the fill you are a bit swollen. It is also a little painful. I'm on my 5th fill and I am definately at the sweet spot because I am never hungry. I can go at least 5 hours between meals without being hungry. I'm lucky if I can eat 1/2 of food anymore. I do slime once and awhile but that's because I'm still learning to chew the food slower and take smaller bites. Keep in mind that old habits take awhile to break.

If after a few more days you are still having problems then I would suggest calling your doctor. But it does sound like you are at perfect restriction.

[btrieger 21]

If I couldn't guzzle Water, I would go for an unfill but that's me.

I need something to limit my food intake but drinking Water should neither be painful nor a chore.

[Diamondgirl81 0]

I had a fill last week and afterwards, I couldn't get yogurt or even a shake down without pain or gurgling for four days. I too didn't want to give up my "restriction" but there's a fine line between restriction and overfill. I ended up going in for a slight unfill and instantly felt better. My doctor told me to never let that feeling linger because overtime that causes issues w/ the band. Also, he mentioned that if you're too tight, you're not getting the proper nutrients you need to lose either. So to me, restrictions means eating comfortably w/o pain and feeling satisfied for about 4 hours or so.

Best,

Lauren

[kll724 3,055]

I wouldn't worry for a few days. I am always on liquids for 2 days after fills. If you can't do anything by Friday, thenmaybe you should worry, a little. It took about a week for me to adjust to my 2ndfill, tho'. Karen

[Jachut 487]

To me, you cant feel restriction unless you are either getting full or have done something wrong.

Restriction reminds you that yes, you're satisfied after only a small amount of food or it reminds you forcefully that you're eating too fast or too big a bite or a food that doesnt agree.

It doesnt equal any sort of regular stuck or pbing to me, it doesnt equal strange or uncomfortable sensations with normal eating and it doesnt equal fear of eating in public in case a pb happens.

But there are always niggles. Some people cant eating in the morning, for instance. For me, I absolutely cannot sleep with anything in my pouch - if I eat even a little near bedtime, I can feel fine, but I have this "unease", I can feel it there and the minute I slip into sleep, I tend to wake suddenly with an instinct that I'm about to vomit. I never do, I never get reflux but that feeling is there. As long as I have my evening cuppa an hour before bed and dont eat I'm fine.

Last night I was hungry and had a small handful of cashews, I went to bed and had to get up again and sit up for an hour and a half until they were gone and I could like down!

Yet I can eat bread, I can eat a cup of food at a time, i can eat any food at all and i never pb so you could hardly say I was too tight. Its such a personal thing, restriction.

[thereitgoes 0]

My doc has said that it takes about 3 days for the swelling to go down after a fill (I am sure this varies person to person). If I ever have restricion which limits my ability to eat and especially drink for more than 3 days, my doc says I am too full and need an unfill. You don't want to get dehydrated!

For me, restriction is feeling full after eating 1/2 c of food and staying full for half of the day. Restriction does not mean I am limited in my ability to drink water; with that said, I don't guzzle or I do get sick.

Good luck!

[bella71 0]

For me, restriction is when I can eat about a cup of food and feel satisfied for 4-5 hours. You should be able to drink Water freely. There is usually some inflammation a few days after a fill, which might cause some gurgling. But if that feeling of super tightness persists, you might need a slight unfill.

[JJLaw08 4]

I got my 3rd fill on Tuesday (6 cc in a Realize Band), and it has done nothing for me. I can eat just about as much as I want, but I do try to limit myself. I can eat bread, and I still can take big bites without any troubles. I ate 1 cup of Special K Cereal this morning at 7:40. My stomach was growling at me at 11:00 a.m. Is this ever going to get better or is there something wrong with my band?

[adagray 1]

I had to go for a slight unfill after my last fill because I felt too tight. I could still drink Water, but it was a real chore. My doctor has us on Clear Liquids for 72 hours after a fill so I don't know what would've happened if I tried yogurt. But, the Water was bad enough... tiny sips, lots of gurgling, and pain if I drank more than just a tiny sip. I'm glad I got a slight unfill. (you can see the details of how much and when in my siggy)

For me, though, the time right after a fill is not always the tightest so it made the decision easy to go back. I knew that if I was this tight right after the fill, I might be even tighter a couple weeks after. I don't know why, but that's how it works for me. Right after I had the slight unfill, I was thinking maybe I made a mistake because I felt wide open again. Now, a week and a half later, I have perfect restriction.

By the way, what I consider 'perfect restriction' is pretty much being able to eat anything* as long as you chew it very well. But, small meals, 3x a day, no hunger between, no need for snacking in between. And, with no problems getting enough solid Protein or water in. I aim for 20g of solid Protein at every meal for 60g+ total per day.

* with the exception of bread which has a problem for me from the very beginning