Ugh! I'm about 18 days out with no fill yet and I feel like I am eating more than I should be eating but I don't get the feeling of throwing up or full. I'm totally concerned. I mean I don't eat as nearly as much as I used to but I feel it's toomuch for having the band I'm hungry like all the time. God I hope I'm not alone here and I hope I haven't messed. Up my band!

Hey Angelika, relax, we've all been there and felt the same. It's normal as you heal from your surgery and before you start getting fills. See it as a good chance to practice your new eating habits until you get restriction and you will enjoy the benefits of being banded. Good luck and hang tough!

This is so normal! I think 99 percent of banders go thru this. Dont worry, if you stick with the program and eat how you are suppose to eat, it will start to work for you! It is a slow process! Keep your chin up and stick with it!!!

Yes, I believe I felt this way too. In fact, I didn't get a fill until 6 months or so out and for the most part, when I ate right I felt no issues what so ever. I was usually concerned that I stretched my stomach or doing something wrong, but I lost about 40 or 50 pounds within the first few months. I usually feel hungry 3 or 4 hours after I eat, which is about normal. I eat abour 4 or 5 times a day now and I am almost a year out. The smaller amount of food you eat the quicker it gets used and so you get hungry more often. Also, I don't know what part of the diet your on, but liquids go through quicker. I was hungry a lot when I was on liquids and if you are past that, make sure you are waiting an hour after you eat before you drink anything. I think they say 10 or 20 minutes before you eat too, but that rule I don't follow as well. Anyway, it has only been 18 days so your body needs to adjust, stick with it and don't give up. You can do it!