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WooHoo - I just got my first fill on Tuesday and I'm excited! I don't know if I have restriction yet - I guess I'm not absolutely sure what it is supposed to "feel" like. But, a few days ago, I did start to feel something odd and I don't know if it's a band thing (or if it has something to do with the nasty cold I'm getting over).

I feel like I have something sitting at the back of my throat all the time. It doesn't hurt, and it doesn't feel like something is stuck, it's just....there. It seems to be more noticable after I eat, so I'm not sure if it has to do with the band or not.

So, how did you all know when/if you needed another fill? They put 3.5 cc in my Realize band and told me that I looked really tight. But, I was able to eat normal foods the next day and I haven't had any bad experiences yet. I limit myself to 1 cup of food and that will usually keep me satisfied for about 4 or 5 hours. But, I feel like I could probably eat more without a problem - especially if you sat me down somewhere like Maggiano's. :thumbup:

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Sorry, I don't know what to tell you except to say I don't have that feeling, and haven't ever had it. If it doesn't go away as your cold symptoms abate, maybe ask your doc?

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You will know when you have true restriction and you won't be able to eat after a certain point no matter how much you would like to!! I'm totally unfilled right now but thankfully haven't got that raving appetite back yet!!

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