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Restriction 2 Weeks After Fil. Is That Normal

KCGFNP

By KCGFNP, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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KCGFNP    5

KCGFNP
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I had my third fill 2 weeks ago and am up to 5 mm. I did not experience any real restriction until yesterday. Now everytime I eat.. I feel a lot of restriction almost painful. No problem with liquids at all. To my experienced bandsters. Is that normal?

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Maddy1    55

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Have you re-thought what and how you are consuming your food? You obviously seem to have some restriction so you may have to consider what you need to do differently now.....smaller bites, more chewing, going slower, etc. It was very easy for me, without any restriction, to not pay as much attention to these things. With each fill, you may need to change or reassess your eating.

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Cazzy    725

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I can go 2 or 3 weeks before i feel the restriction kick in so as far as i know thats just normal, some doctors have stated it can take up to 4 weeks to feel the restriction from a fill as per other forum threads on here so as long as u can drink etc lose some weight and the band will loosen slightly naturally anyways :)

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Kiskis    56

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My band has a mind of its own. Sometimes it will tighten and I challenges with food that I always eat. Sometimes I chew better or not or eat too fast.

Good luck!

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journey4me    23

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Good to know first fill tomorrow!

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heidib    15

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i have experienced this and heard of others experiencing this too. Just had a fill 3 days ago,,,,,,still pretty hungry in between.....hoping my fill kicks in soon.

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ntaggart    1

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i have experienced this and heard of others experiencing this too. Just had a fill 3 days ago' date=',,,,,still pretty hungry in between.....hoping my fill kicks in soon.[/quote']

You guys are giving me some hope I had my 1st fill last Thursday & feel NO restriction :-( so I scheduled another fill for the 15 th of March im hoping restriction kicks in & I can cancel.

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ntaggart    1

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i have experienced this and heard of others experiencing this too. Just had a fill 3 days ago' date=',,,,,still pretty hungry in between.....hoping my fill kicks in soon.[/quote']

You guys are giving me some hope I had my 1st fill last Thursday & feel NO restriction :-( so I scheduled another fill for the 15 th of March im hoping restriction kicks in & I can cancel.

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ntaggart    1

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i have experienced this and heard of others experiencing this too. Just had a fill 3 days ago' date=',,,,,still pretty hungry in between.....hoping my fill kicks in soon.[/quote']

You guys are giving me some hope I had my 1st fill last Thursday & feel NO restriction :-( so I scheduled another fill for the 15 th of March im hoping restriction kicks in & I can cancel.

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heidib    15

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You guys are giving me some hope I had my 1st fill last Thursday & feel NO restriction :-( so I scheduled another fill for the 15 th of March im hoping restriction kicks in & I can cancel.

Sorry Hun, I dont think you will get much restriction at all after only one fill. :( Took me atleast 5-6 fills. You'll get there!

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ntaggart    1

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:-( that really sucks

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KCGFNP    5

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Im at 5 mm now.. Have great restriction. Would say I am almost to the sweet spot!

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ntaggart    1

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Thanks for all your support. what is the sweet spot?

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ntaggart    1

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I'm.confused with cc & mm

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