Is This Normal???

[saritin81 12]

I had my surgery done 3 mths ago. My last fill was 3 weeks ago and I finally noticed restriction. However, the day before yesterday I noticed I could suddenly eat quite a bit more than I had been eating. I thought maybe it was normal for that to happen from time to time but yesterday all day the same thing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner I was able to eat almost as normal as usual before the fill. What could this be? Did it slip? Is it leaking? Is this normal?

[mybella 35]

I was banded aug 6th and i have only have 1 fill but I have made a rule to not go over 1 cup of food. If I am eating a piece of Protein, I weigh it so if I eat 5oz of Protein, I will eat 3oz of protein. If it is a Soup like chilli I measure it in a cup.

I know I can eat more, but am still surprised that 1 cup holds me for 4+ hours, so that is when I know the band is working. Since my fill on Sept 17th, I have loss 8 pounds and since my surgery on Aug 6th, I have loss 21 pounds and since May 22nd, I have lost 47lbs.

You can lose with 1 cup as long as most of that meal is protein and Fiber. I eat no carbs off of my plate. Carbs make me hungry.

Hope this helps.

[honk 780]

It can take up to 2 weeks for a fill to finalize. Sounds to me like yoiu need another fill. Took me 6 months fo fills to get to restriction.

[1shauna1 129]

It definitely didn't slip, if it did you wouldn't be able to eat anything. As mentioned, it can take several days for the fill to settle. I've had restriction come in a couple of weeks after a fill. You need to watch your portions; just because you can eat as you did before, doesn't mean you should!

[brochaz 0]

What you eat is as important as how much. Soft foods obviously go through with little or no restriction. Eat Proteins (chicken, etc.) as the acid test. A handful of Protein foods should be about the max. you should be able to eat. Remember, no liquids while you are eating!