How/Why can a fill take a week or more?

[LynnAnn 0]

I don't understand how a fill may not be felt for a week or more? I had a fill 8 days ago and I don't feel a difference. Actually, I feel as though I require more food to reach the same level of fullness as I had before the fill. Obviously this isn't my sweet spot, but I don't understand how, physically, the level of restriction can increase over time. Can anyone explain?

Thanks, LynnAnn

[Vegaswildflower 0]

cant explain , but understand and know how you feel, I had my second fill 10 weeks ago and for 2 weeks after I felt no diffrent , so I called my doc to make an appointment and within 24 hours I had restriction and have for 10 weeks. hang in there, and if it helps make a placebo DR appointment

[GettingHealthyAgain 1]

Vegas - glad to hear your fill was successful! Yesterday I got my third fill, two weeks after the second fill, and still don't seem to have much restriction...so maybe I'll be back for a fourth fill in a couple of weeks...

LynnAnn - my doc yesterday, during my third fill, said that sometimes it can take a day or two to feel the complete restriction, but it was just a guess as to why - whether it's swelling of the stomach, or some other reason, they don't know. But a full week before you feel restriction after a fill? I've haven't heard that before.

Still waiting for the "sweet spot" myself...

[Miper70 0]

Julie,

What size band do you have?

[LynnAnn 0]

I have a 4cc band. My doctor only put in 1cc because he was pretty happy with the amount of restriction I already had. During the first 24hrs I had protien shakes and Soup as directed. I'm not trying to eat as much as I possibly can, but the quantity is noticeably more than it was before the fill.

Thanks, LynnAnn