Finally restiction but I need input!!!

flipside · December 23, 2008

I have a question and I dont know if this is normal or not so please help me. I went to go see a new dr about my lap band b/c my other dr was an :thumbup: anyways the new dr put more in my band a total of 3cc's its the first time I have truly been able to take 4 or 5 bites and be full. But here is the thing and maybe Im just not use to it yet but like to drink a protien shake in the morning it takes like 30 min and I have to sip slowly on liquids or they will come right back up or its like im constantly burping up whatever I drank? Is this normal-Im able to eat food and I love this new retriction I have its great. I just wonder is my band too tight or is this just the band really working?

sadie11 · December 23, 2008

I am finally filled like you are and figured out this is the way it's supposed to be. I thought I might die of malnutrtion but it's loosened up a wee bit and I'm losing weight again.

It's supposed to take 30 miutes for a meal! Or drink! Yikes!

Sadie

marie715 · December 23, 2008

I have a question and I dont know if this is normal or not so please help me. I went to go see a new dr about my lap band b/c my other dr was an :thumbup: anyways the new dr put more in my band a total of 3cc's its the first time I have truly been able to take 4 or 5 bites and be full. But here is the thing and maybe Im just not use to it yet but like to drink a protien shake in the morning it takes like 30 min and I have to sip slowly on liquids or they will come right back up or its like im constantly burping up whatever I drank? Is this normal-Im able to eat food and I love this new retriction I have its great. I just wonder is my band too tight or is this just the band really working?

I am in the same situation as you are. I got my 3rd fill, which the dr. said is 'just shy of 3cc's' two weeks ago and for the first 1 1/2 weeks, it really kicked my butt! I never burped until this fill. I was at being able to eat only 2 bites of a Protein before feeling too full to continue. A friend of mine who has been banded 4 months longer than me suggested that I ride it out for a few days before scheduling an unfill. I'm so glad I took her advice. Now at about 14 days- post-fill, I am restricted but I am able to get more Protein down. IMO, if you can get fluids down then the band is not too tight now and it is really working like it should. And now the disclaimer - please check with your physician to be sure. Good luck.