I just had my band put in nov.10th 2010, now i know ihaven't had a fill yet, but i am hungry. is this because i don't have any fluid in my band to make it tight ?

Yes, it is because you are not filled. Until you are properly filled, you will have little to no restriction. Also, remember that it takes 2,3,4 fills for most of us to get to our "sweet spot." Don't get worried or down if your first fill doesn't do the trick. That is normal. Just remember that it WILL happen

You have two choices. 1) Muster up the will power to start losing now knowing it will be much easier to maintain your success once you are properly filled. 2) Wait it out and know that there will be a time you will be filled correctly and don't beat yourself up if you don't lose weight in the process.

Best of luck however you decide to tackel it.

You have no restriction right now and the swelling from your surgery has gone down.. thats normal. I felt exactly like i did pre-op at about week 3 and just had my first fill today. I lost 18 lbs almost instantly and then only 4 lbs in the past 3 weeks, I was upseet about that, but I also ate because I was hungry. My doctor said its normal until you get your fill.

I just had my band put in nov.10th 2010, now i know ihaven't had a fill yet, but i am hungry. is this because i don't have any Fluid in my band to make it tight ?

Yes. The band puts pressure on the vagus nerves which in turn shut off the ghrelin (hormone that makes us hungry). Some people (a rare few) get enough pressure just from the band. The rest of us need fills...some a little...some a lot.

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Yes. The band puts pressure on the vagus nerves which in turn shut off the ghrelin (hormone that makes us hungry). Some people (a rare few) get enough pressure just from the band. The rest of us need fills...some a little...some a lot.

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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 am like you, Katie. I have no real physical hunger but have to battle head hunger daily. I a feeling very satisfied on 3 small meals and 2 even smaller snacks, about 900-1000 caps a day. I am still a month away from first fill. I need to worry more about establishing an exercise routine. I do hope this state of diminished hunger and cravings lasts. My dr says sometimes it does for awhile. He said he has patients go several months before needing a fill.

Sorry for my typos. Auto correct on my smart/dumb phone.

I am like you, Katie. I have no real physical hunger but have to battle head hunger daily. I a feeling very satisfied on 3 small meals and 2 even smaller snacks, about 900-1000 caps a day. I am still a month away from first fill. I need to worry more about establishing an exercise routine. I do hope this state of diminished hunger and cravings lasts. My dr says sometimes it does for awhile. He said he has patients go several months before needing a fill.

Hi Calico

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

I just had my band put in nov.10th 2010, now i know ihaven't had a fill yet, but i am hungry. is this because i don't have any Fluid in my band to make it tight ?

I thought it was just me. I eat my 4 oz. and I'll still hungry. Can't wait for the fill and I'm really, really working on staying at 4 oz.

Randee

Surgery 11-19-10

I thought it was just me. I eat my 4 oz. and I'll still hungry. Can't wait for the fill and I'm really, really working on staying at 4 oz.

Randee

Surgery 11-19-10

Randee - You're just eating 4oz? I guess you did just get banded recently, so I guess you'll work up to a little more. I eat 2/3 cup to 1 cup each meal. Somethings I've come to find make me more satisfied with a smaller amount. Like, cottage cheese. Good luck to you.

I can't say i am hungry because I'm really not but the mental is saying I am.... My down fall was sweets and still are. I am post 2 weeks today and I do not feel I am advancing. I get my fill on 12/14/10 but I am not sure it will matter much because it hurts for me to eat food now. How far apart do you have to wait bwtween fills?

I can't say i am hungry because I'm really not but the mental is saying I am.... My down fall was sweets and still are. I am post 2 weeks today and I do not feel I am advancing. I get my fill on 12/14/10 but I am not sure it will matter much because it hurts for me to eat food now. How far apart do you have to wait bwtween fills?

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.

I haven't had a fill yet and I'm starving, depressed, and stressed out. I look at everyone's else's weightloss tickers and feel horrible because I'm not losing and I feel like a big fat failure less than one month after being banded.