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Anyone else? Some days im starving and other days im full. Do i still need a fill? Its real hunger stomach growling an all. But other days im totally content

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Unfortunately, this is one that only you can answer. My hunger levels vary from day to day. When I consider a fill I look at things like my hunger level between meals--do I want to brainlessly eat all the time due to true hunger? I look at how often I get stuck. Can I eat soft, doughy breads? Can I eat chicken breast? How much can I eat at one sitting? Do I have to eat slowly or can I slam it down quickly.

Considering all my answers helps me to decide if I need to go see my surgeon for a fill.

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You do not give enough info.

When were you banded, have you had any fills yet, if so how many.

Being "Full" IMO is not a trait given by being banded. Satisfied and Not Hungry, or lack of interest in food is.

The treatment plan for being banded is this:

First, after surgery, it is the goal to get you fully healed with no complications, and "Back To Normal"

Then, it is the plan, through a series of fills, to get the proper amount of Fluid in your band to get you within the "Green Zone"

After that, it is maintenance, with light adjustments, to keep you there.

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Well i wS banded on 10-07-11 and i have had 2 fills really bcuz my dr scheduled them. I have a total of 3cc in my 10cc banded. I have lost 19 lbs but more or less from the post op diet. I "feel" a slight restriction once in a great while.

I can eat anything still nothing gets stuck ever im actually worried what that feels like. I can eat meat bread an such without a problem. I also have only had one PB after my second fill an nothing ever since.

I guess i do need a fill after typing this all out ;)

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Well i wS banded on 10-07-11 and i have had 2 fills really bcuz my dr scheduled them. I have a total of 3cc in my 10cc banded. I have lost 19 lbs but more or less from the post op diet. I "feel" a slight restriction once in a great while.

I can eat anything still nothing gets stuck ever im actually worried what that feels like. I can eat meat bread an such without a problem. I also have only had one PB after my second fill an nothing ever since.

I guess i do need a fill after typing this all out ;)

Sounds to me you're on the right track.

Everyone is different. I got 4 cc's my first, then 2 fills after that.

Getting stuck is unavoidable due to our old habits of eating until we learn new habits. That is what "banister hell" is all about. Learning a new life.

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If I was guessing I would say yes you need a fill, I was banded in Oct, and need my third fill which is scheduled on the 11th of Jan. I feel restriction, but am experiencing hunger between meals. So that is why I think I need it. Good luck!

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