Hi everyone,

I had my first fill today. Tomorrow is 6 weeks since surgery. I have been absolutely starving and was really hoping that the fill would help. For all of you that have been in this "bandster hell",I have a question. When does the hunger stop?? I have to be on liquid for 48 hours so I have had a Protein shake and some Fluid, but as I sit here my stomach is grumbling with hunger. Do you start to feel the restriction of the fill when you start to eat food? I can't take this hunger anymore! I'm really getting discouraged. I needed the band as a tool to help me on my journey and it hasn't been helping me yet. It's frustrating and disappointing.

Anyone have any encouraging information for me? I got 3 cc's today and don't have another appointment until Nov 30th. I can't stay hungry until then!!

Thanks for your help!!!

I feel your pain - hunger pangs at least. I got my band 2 yrs ago and was hungry the first day of my 4 wk liquid diet. I cheated and added tomato Soup after the first week cuz I couldn't stand it. I was sposed to be on Clear liquids and Protein shakes only. My first real meal was a Burger King cheeseburger. It didn;t fill me up. It took 3 fills before I would get full on a tiny amt of food. The first 4 mths of my band, I thought I would fail for sure. I remember my first meal after getting restriction - it was a grilled chicken breast and a baked potato. I literally ate about 3 bites of each and was so full - like Thanksgiving full. Yeah. I was finally there. I've now lost 103 lbs and I've got about 12 to go.

I understand your hunger. Everytime I'd go into Albertsons to get my soup or Jello, I'd smell the fried chicken in the deli and it almost sent me over the edge. It's called "Bandster Hell" and you're in it. You have the band and you can't yet feel it working. Be patient, it will eventually work for you. Good luck!

Marci

Thanks Marci. You post was very inspiring. This is such a terrible feeling! To do all of this and feel hungry all the time... Unfortunately it will take a while because my doctor will only see me every 6 weeks. It's gonna be a while!!!!! Congrats on your success!!!

I feel your pain - hunger pangs at least. I got my band 2 yrs ago and was hungry the first day of my 4 wk liquid diet. I cheated and added tomato soup after the first week cuz I couldn't stand it. I was sposed to be on clear liquids and Protein shakes only. My first real meal was a Burger King cheeseburger. It didn;t fill me up. It took 3 fills before I would get full on a tiny amt of food. The first 4 mths of my band, I thought I would fail for sure. I remember my first meal after getting restriction - it was a grilled chicken breast and a baked potato. I literally ate about 3 bites of each and was so full - like Thanksgiving full. Yeah. I was finally there. I've now lost 103 lbs and I've got about 12 to go.

I understand your hunger. Everytime I'd go into Albertsons to get my soup or Jello, I'd smell the fried chicken in the deli and it almost sent me over the edge. It's called "Bandster Hell" and you're in it. You have the band and you can't yet feel it working. Be patient, it will eventually work for you. Good luck!

Marci