Hi!

It's been such a long time since I've posted. I was finally banded on 3.11.2010. Between the liquid diet and nearly a week post-surgery, I'm down 20lbs and I'm feeling pretty good.

Now that I have been banded, I'm looking for any and all advice for the upcoming weeks. In particular, I'd love to know how to make one of those niffy tracking bars.

Thanks!

It's great to meet you all (again).

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Hi everyone! I was recently banded on 3/5 and have lost 15 pounds so far but I am running into a bit of trouble. I am getting hungrier. Is this normal? When do you normally get your first fill?

Hi everyone! I was recently banded on 3/5 and have lost 15 pounds so far but I am running into a bit of trouble. I am getting hungrier. Is this normal? When do you normally get your first fill?

Every doctor is different but my doctor told me around 4 weeks post op is when I will be getting my first fill.

Hi palseyprk,

I'm scheduled for my first fill in 4 weeks, which would be about 6 weeks post op. As Itsforlife said, every doctor is different.

As for hunger, are you still doing the liquid diet? You can always try one of the pre-made Protein shakes. I like taking those with me, because I can drink them and go, plus I'll be full for about 2 hours (depending on what I'm doing).

Milk is also good, if you can drink it.

Hope this helps!