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After my last fill, I finally felt that elusive feeling of restriction. Well, that feeling only lasted a few days. Is that normal to have restriction and then it goes away? It only heightens my suspicion that I may have a small hole or leak somewhere, possibly in the tubing. (Which could be possible as I have been stuck in the wrong place for a fill previously!) I have been loosing, as I have lost 65 pounds since my surgery in August.

I have 8ccs in a 14cc band. How much does it take? I know everyone is different, but I had no idea it takes this much Fluid to get to the Green Zone.

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I have had 3 fills now and have felt restriction with each one for the first few days, then it is less. With this last fill, I seem to be having more restriction longer, so I am hopeful I may finally be coming into the green zone.

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From what I have read it is normal to have "restriction" for the first fews days and then have it go away. I believe it is from the initial swelling from the fill going down.

But, like I said, this is just what I've read on this forum.

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Increasing pressure around the stoma can cause short term edema to the lining in your stomach. This makes the Stoma/hole smaller for a few days and sometimes longer.

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And I have no idea how many CC's are in my band but I do have quite a bit of restriction. However, restriction is not really the goal. Read Jean McMillan's "Tighter is not always better" article under the Magazine Articles section on the right side of this page. You could possibly be in the green zone if you are eating properly?

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And I have no idea how many CC's are in my band but I do have quite a bit of restriction. However, restriction is not really the goal. Read Jean McMillan's "Tighter is not always better" article under the Magazine Articles section on the right side of this page. You could possibly be in the green zone if you are eating properly?

tmf

LOL, I was going to suggest the same thing.

Great article from Jean.

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