Where did my restriction go?

[davsil 0]

I was banded 8/24/09. I had my first fill about 3 weeks ago and amazingly I was restricted. Really restricted. I couldn't eat much of anything for about 10 days. I was struggling getting used to it but really happy at the same time.

But over the last 10 days or so I've lost almost all of the tightness that I had. And now I'm back to almost square one. I can eat as much as I want.

I saw my Dr this morning and he gave me another 1.5 cc's but even with that I'm only a little restricted. Nothing like I was. My Dr says this is not unusual but it seems odd to me. And he didn't see any leaks.

Has anyone else had this - where you feel restricted and lose it that quickly? I did lose about 10 lbs over that time but I don't think that should have been enough to make this much of a difference.

[Mimilou2004 13]

I am happy for you that you got restriction, even for just a few days. Many ppl do not experience restriction for many many fills. Part of your restriction could have been from your stomach swelling and then shrinking. Schedule another fill as soon as your clinic allows.

Best wishes,

Mimi

[Soexcited 64]

How are u feeling davsil? I am in the same boat right now. After my 2nd fill (that got me to 5.5 in my 10cc band) I felt great! Totally restricted, now its like its all leaked out? I go tomorrow for an appt and I am hopingthey will give me another fill.

I was banded 8/24/09. I had my first fill about 3 weeks ago and amazingly I was restricted. Really restricted. I couldn't eat much of anything for about 10 days. I was struggling getting used to it but really happy at the same time.

But over the last 10 days or so I've lost almost all of the tightness that I had. And now I'm back to almost square one. I can eat as much as I want.

I saw my Dr this morning and he gave me another 1.5 cc's but even with that I'm only a little restricted. Nothing like I was. My Dr says this is not unusual but it seems odd to me. And he didn't see any leaks.

Has anyone else had this - where you feel restricted and lose it that quickly? I did lose about 10 lbs over that time but I don't think that should have been enough to make this much of a difference.

[goodtimes 0]

hi davsil; our bodies shifts, so i am assuming that saline will probably settle soon. 3 days ago, i could eat a lil sumthing. yesterday, a no go, today, had oatmeal, but now i can't eat until much later. how many fills have you had?

But I am 3 years out and I am at the 10cc

[goodtimes 0]

question? how long do you guys feel unrestriction? for a week, couple of days? Knowing that all bodies are different, like i said when we lay down and when we get up, makes a big difference

[davsil 0]

I had asked this question quite a while ago. I've been filled since and have had tremendous restriction. I can't eat a darn thing most of the time. But I'm also losing weight at a great pace so I'm really pleased. I still have a ways to go to reach my ultimate goal but I have real confidence that I'll get there.

Thanks for the support. :scared2:)