What does restriction feel like to you?

[Donna113 2]

I've never hiccuped since I was banded but I've eaten a lot a couple of times. I don't have any restriction yet, even with my first fill earlier this week so when I do start gettting some restriction, will I hiccup, too? That sure sounds better than unexpected PBing or throwing up.

[Southern Missy 1]

S. Missy: I think there are quite a few people that experience hiccups when they are full. Hiccups are an early warning sign for me. If I eat one more bite once I start hiccupping, I get stuck. So I'm thankful for that. My DH will even take my plate and scrape it off for me. After 9 months, he knows when it's time for me to stop. He hates for me to be miserable and uncomfortable. He's been so good through all this, and is my biggest supporter. A constant source of encouragement.....

Yours and mine both -- although I don't always appreciate it like I should! :eek: Even the kids get in on it now. Like Nana said, it's all about pacing for me as well. I've learned to take the 1st bite and then sit and wait and my 5-year-old never fails to ask if I am stuck. I tell her no, I am just waiting. Because if I don't, then I will get stuck. It's like it gets air bubbles in between bites unless I eat slowly. The hiccups thing just started last week but it is a pretty cool indicator (much cooler than a PB anyway!)

[lapbandbarb 0]

Restriction is a pressure or dull ache in my left rib cage area when I've had enough to eat. It can be hiccups if I need to quit eating. When I get stuck, which is totally different than restricition, It feels like a flaming golf ball in the middle of my chest between my boobs. I don't get stuck very often, and rarely if ever PB. But the restriction is always there, reminding me not to overeat.

Aubrie,

The way you described it is right on target! Exactly the way it feels! Need to print it out to remind me!

Thanks!

[mstrina27 0]

Hiccups are the thing for me also.... They started after my 2nd fill... but it is strange that when it was about time for me to get another fill it seemed like the fill that i had gotten 3-weeks earlier had just started to kick in.... but the hiccups are the indicator for me...

[vegasgirl44 0]

I was only banded on 8-14 but I'm familiar with restriction. I don't know how long it will last before my first fill, but the pressure in my left rib cage is right on! Sometimes it's hard to breath in after I've had something to eat (drink really). A pressure and tightness would be how I describe it. In fact, I just had a vanilla Protein Shake a couple of hours ago, must have drank it too fast, and wha-la!, restriction pain.