Hello all, I am new to banding as of 12/20/10. Seems like I am one of the rare males on this site, although I just found this today so I haven't read all that many posts. My starting weight pre-surgery was 346, as of this morning I am at 311. My first fill is on 1/21, I am really looking forward to it, as of now I feel like there is nothing there, other than when I don't chew something right. My hunger and appetite hasn't gone down, but I am doing a pretty good job of policing myself and holding on until the first fill!!!!

Welcome, There are a few fellows here that are on pretty regular. Congrats on keeping yourself under control. It is a process and one has to work with their band if you are to be successful!

I wish you the best of luck!

Depending on your personal situation and how aggressive your doctor is with fill amounts, you may or may not get hunger dimming with your first fill. Very often it will take 2, 3 or more adjustments to get to where you don't feel like you're dieting.

I'm not trying to be negative, just wanted to give you a heads up so you don't come back on January 22nd thinking this band isn't going to work. You have to work the band, the band doesn't work you.

Welcome to LBT. Glad to have you here and also welcome to your new life!!