I was banded on 11/14/05 and I've lost 27 lbs since then! Yeah. I got my first fill today 2.2ccs just in time i wass getting so hungry i thought i was going to gain some weight back. Now for my question. I didnt eat much before my fill and didnt know I would need to be on liquids for a few days. I imediately went out and got a protien shake but, when I drank it I felt pretty full but in about a hour and a half I was starving again(dont you love how we dont hesitate to use that word even though I know I have never been actually starving) i made some broth with some baby food chicken and baby food green beans it was about 12 oz and it filled me again for about 2 hours. Should I be able to drink that much at a time and why am I getting hungry so fast, It felt like the band was fairly tight when i got the fill but maybe not? Help,

Marguerite:rolleyes:

Oh girl, you cannot guage your restriction with baby food and protien shakes. These things just slide through the band. Even after you start eating solids it could be that you're one of those people who don't experience real restriction for a couple of weeks. Give it time. I'm actually surprised that your first fill is a whole 2.2 cc's. Once you start eating solids I think you'll find your restriction is there. Keep us posted.

Thank you so much!! I guess I didnt realize that you dont necessarily feel restricted from liquids, oh silly me! the dr told me liquids til monday, mushies till wed solid after that, so I'll keep you posted and thanks again!

Marguerite:)

I rcvd my first fill on 11/17 of 1.5cc and I did not have any restriction and stayed hungry. I just got another fill 12/30 2.0 cc and I am soooo restricted I could only sip gatorade well today I could not even drink 3 swallows of water w/o it filling like it was coming up. It is now 3 pm and I was able to eat 4.5oz of soup. So far so good. I feel so full and stuffed.