katiejane

I have only lost 3pounds in the last 4 weeks, I mentioned it to my doctor at my fill this morning and he said not to worry as the weight loss was not the important thing at this stage. I was starting to feel it wasn't going to work because although I haven't been physically hungry over the last 2 weeks I have been struggling with head hunger, sfter this fill I feel much more optomistic. Hang in there it does get better:)

Hi I had my first fill this morning(7 weeks post op). I wasn't really hungry before but struggled a bit with head hunger. I don't really feel any restriction but I am physically unable to eat the same quantity as before. I was full at about 2oz. This might wear off as the fill settles. I am booked in Dec 31st for my second fill....what a great start to the new year!!!!!!! It's like a new beginning.

My first fill tomorrow, apparently my doctor gives 5cc for the first fill. I was there 2 weeks ago but didnt get a fill and another patient had her first fill but felt nauseous after drinking some Water. I am happy to get a fill but a little apprehensive.

Yes its gonna get easier lol:) I was banded Oct15th and get my first fill tomorrow. I was really hungry around weeks 3/4 but since then I don't feel particularly hungry, it's just head hunger I have to cope with. I am eating 3main meals and 2 small snacks and when I stick to this I lose weight steadily.

Hi Calico I am eating about the same....3 small meals and 2 snacks. If I stick to this I can lose weight steadily.

Hi Elfie I think I read somewhere that this effect lasts about a year...do you know if this is right? I am 7 weeks out and get my first fill tomorrow. I am not really hungry but am fighting head hunger. I could probably manage without a fill but maybe need the physical restriction.

I just got my first email notification since the upgrade. I don't have aol tho

I have changed my settings to receive email notifications but I am not receiving any, they are not going to my junk mail. I would appreciate any help in fixing this please

good luck with your surgery, let us know how it goes. Do you know when you will get your first fill?

Hi elikis just wondered how your fill went, hope it was all ok.

Hi My weight loss has stalled too after starting to eat regular food but at least I haven't gained. Everything I have read on this site suggests that the first 6 weeks aren't about weight loss but healing. I can understand this perfectly but I know I still think about losing. I have my first fill on Dec 3rd and hope this may help. I will be weighed then so that helps me make good choices. Have you had any fills yet?

Thanks Leah for the link to the old site.....still getting used to this new format

Hi I was banded on october 15th, my first fill is on Dec3rd. Just wondered how people were getting on with their first fills and if they felt restriction. Also is it possible to alter my settings to get an email alert when this thread has new posts? thanks

Hi Dooney I haven't had any problems with my port....I am not even sure exactly where it is. I would ask the doc on Friday or give them a call earlier in the week if you are worried. I did have some chicken breast at work last night and that caused a lot of burping and a little sickness. It was a bit dry so that may have caused it but its the first problem I have had. It lasted about 20 minutes. Let me know about your port and how the fill goes.

Hi everyone, I can't find our thread since the upgrade and just wondered how everyone was doing. I have lost 30 pounds including pre-op. My weight loss has stalled at the moment. I am having my first fill on Dec 3rd, 7 weeks post op, and hope that will help me kick start my weight loss, I am also able to increase my exercise this week.

Hi everyone...glad the forums are back!!!! I gained this week :-( I get my first fill on december 3rd which is 7 weeks after my op. I can't really blame that tho because I am not really hungry.....just head hunger