I was banded on May 13 and did very good sticking to my diet for awhile, then I got to where I could eat a cup or more, though I didn't push that. I was able to eat pizza and some bread. Then there was vacation I probably ate more than I should but made good choices, lost 3 pounds on vacation, I'll take that. Went for my first fill June 17 and was told that the Dr. pulled out 3cc and put back 5cc. So I am a little miffed that it was placed with 3cc's but that is water under the bridge. I have lost 20 lbs since surgery but I am still hungry, it's been one week since my fill, could I be ready for another fill already. What does restriction feel like? I think I may have some restriction as breads are not a food I can eat. I had my first bout of PBing and that was scary. I eat breakfast at 8:30 and by 11:15 I'm hungry and my stomach is starting to growl. I wait to eat till about 12-1 and am hungry again around 3:30 I eat a snack and am hungry by the time I get home at 6 but it takes awhile to fix dinner so I dont eat until 7-8. Some days I've had to eat a snack while fixing dinner due to feeling light headed and shaky. I am getting my water in, I can drink that in gulps. And am doing the 30 before and 1 hour after. Is this normal for this stage of the game?:smile:

Yes, this is normal. It may take many fills before you reach restriction. It is critical that you make good food choices, measure your food and count your calories. It took me many months and 5 fills before I reached restriction...but it was worth the wait! Now I'm not hungry at all and it's heaven. My brain has even been retained to not think about food all day long...buck up little camper! Best wishes!!!