I had my first fill last Tuesday and thought it was not working. I had my surgery on 3/25/2011. I did great with my hunger until about my 3rd week and then I was so hungry. I got my first fill and I have been so hungry since the fill. It seemed no matter what I ate still was not satisfying me. Also, I could eat larger amounts that I did. Well, last night I had supper and I was so hungry and without thinking ate too fast and had the food stuck. So, I guess my band is now working. I threw my food up and this morning I threw up again. I am still happy that I had this surgery. I have lost 25 lbs since my surgery. I am so very proud of myself. I swore that I would not experience the food getting stuck, because I had read so much about it about what others have gone through. Well, it happened and it is not fun. I hope to not have it again, but I bet most lap banders have had it at least once.

I had my first fill last Tuesday and thought it was not working. I had my surgery on 3/25/2011. I did great with my hunger until about my 3rd week and then I was so hungry. I got my first fill and I have been so hungry since the fill. It seemed no matter what I ate still was not satisfying me. Also, I could eat larger amounts that I did. Well, last night I had supper and I was so hungry and without thinking ate too fast and had the food stuck. So, I guess my band is now working. I threw my food up and this morning I threw up again. I am still happy that I had this surgery. I have lost 25 lbs since my surgery. I am so very proud of myself. I swore that I would not experience the food getting stuck, because I had read so much about it about what others have gone through. Well, it happened and it is not fun. I hope to not have it again, but I bet most lap banders have had it at least once.

It has happened to me when I am careless--I don't pay attention and eat too fast/don't chew well/too big of bites. I don't throw up--I usually "slime" and then it goes down. It hurts bad and I can actually feel the food in there. I was baned 3/18 and had my fist fill on 4/27, I can eat smaller portions and be satified but I measure my portions and finish my plate. I am usually hungry again after 2-3 hours which is great. I have never been full before the band...LOL. I think being stuck is part of the lap band learning curve and many (if not all) have expereinced it.