Well here Iam11 weeks post op thinking that i'm all alone.does anyone else feel this way????

When I got my first fill I have very little restriction in other words I can still drink my diet coke, eat more than i thought I would be able too. The only thing that i really don't eat anymore is bread and tortillas. I have cravings for sweets like ice cream and sweets. I have my next fill on Feb 19 so wish me luck

I did not get any restriction at all until 4.5 months after surgery - 4th fill - so the first months were will power only. Don't worry you will get there. I would not recommend diet coke at all though - stretches the pouch. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!!

I'm in the same situation you are. I had surgery on Nov. 18th, first fill on Jan. 4th and called for another appointment for Jan. 23 for another fill. I was very careful after the first fill to decrease my portions and eat slowly only to be hungry two hours later. It feels like I'm eating all day long which isn't an option at work. So I'm eating more at each meal. Not making any progress there. I know people will say it is just a tool, but right now, I feel like my tool isn't working properly. I want to be able to eat, like I'm supposed to, and not be physically hungry two hours later. I guess we are in the middle of band hell. Grr. I'm ready to come out on the other side.

Try not drinking with your meals, that washes the food through quicker, thus defeating the purpose. Also, the carbonation is not a good thing for your tummy either.