Tightness?

[valvinnek 0]

I finally have some restriction!!!!!! I went for my fill today and I now have 12.5cc in my 14cc band. My dr did it under floro and at first put in 1cc then I drank the stuff and it flew down, so he put another 2cc in. I have eaten really light today (yogurt, and mushie type stuff), but I think I feel tight. It feels almost like a knot in my stomach, but its in the upper part of my stomach. Is that what tightness feels like? Hopefully this will knock my numbers off the scale. My dh had his first fill today too, he had 2cc put in during surgery, and the dr said that he could only put in 3cc today, because the Fluid was getting stuck. It's crazy the fluctuation in fills, I can't believe its taking me 12.5cc to feel anything!!!

[Ezma 2]

Congrats on the restriction! And yep, that's what mine feels like. Like a lump in my throat but it's the upper part of my stomach.

[peek 1]

That's great news Val.

In my experience I feel tight for the first few days then it tends to settle down a little. I hope to feel that tightness at my next fill in a couple of weeks.

I feel indifferent about my next fill. I have had some trouble with PB'ing and particularly Pasta getting stuck, but I am not at the point where I can recognise that I am restricted or full when I eat. I am still eating far to much at a time and far too quickly! I can eat about three cups at a sitting and still not feel satisfied.

I am glad you are feeling that tightness sensation. As you say, your weight might start falling off again.!

[JaimeSTL 4]

That's how I feel the first couple of days after fill. Once it settles and the swelling goes down, I don't feel anything really. I just feel full quickly and for longer after a meal. I don't feel the actual band.

[valvinnek 0]

Well it has calmed down. My restriction is definately not as tight. I can still eat, and I get a little full. I am kinda getting upset as there is only room for 1.5cc left in my band and with slight restriction I'm now wondering if the band is really going to work for me. I need good vibes and stomach filling thoughts!!!!Today I decided to go on liquids for a few days just to kinda reset my body (plus we have so many protien drinks in the house we're running out of cupboard space). I'm going to give it a couple weeks before I call for another fill. OH, well I'm not going to give up eventhough I'm kinda getting down.