I got my first fill a couple of weeks ago. And I swear I am hungrier now (and can eat more)than before having the fill.

Is this weird? normal?

I am dying to go get my second fill (not till march 10th) because I have actually started to gain weight.

I am almost scared that the band isn't working- not restricting. (I even had a dream about filling the port myself last night!!!)

It could be that your body is fully recovering from surgery and 1) your regular appetite has returned 2) your body had been existing on liquids for WEEKS and is roaring back to life. Think of how when you're sick and don't eat for a couple days. When you start to feel better your body goes nuts and wants to eat everything. <br /><br />Do you have a food scale? Even now after many fills I still weigh all my Protein. It is really easy to over estimate and yes I use a small lunch size plate. During this time it IS a diet. You will need to not only actively have smaller portions but also make good food choices. I don't even use the Benecol margarine anymore if I need something I use "butter spray". I've stopped buying nuts (yes I know they be healthy but not when you eat them by the hand full); crackers/cookies (even low fat ones), cheeses (except for low fat laughing cow). Take a good look at your pantry and decide whether a thin person would eat what's in there. If not give it away.

FYI I did not get any rescriction until 9.4 CC's. So you COULD be many fills away from feeling anything.

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for taking the time. I will be much more vigilant over what I have in the house/put in my mouth.

I had the same problem I had my first fill and was all of a sudden hungier and I also have my next fill on the 10th of march can't wait till that day. I think the reasion is because my body has finally healed and all the swelling is gone aka I'm hungry.

I am so glad I am not the only one. I told my hubby a little while ago that I had gained some weight, he got sad. He's been so supportive, but I feel like I've disappointed him (and me).

I basically told him what it says here and he seems to have understood. March 10th hurry up!