Hi everyone,

Banded on 1/27 and have my first fill this coming Monday. Been very hungry every 2-3 hours but holding on.Here is my question/concern....I feel like I am eating such small amounts of food right now, how can I possibly eat any less after a fill?

For EX, today for Breakfast: powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shake in blender with banana

Lunch: 2 slices of Boar's head turkey in a low carb wrap, low fat yogurt

Dinner: 2 pieces of fish, broc and cauliflower

For a snack I might have a Jello later.

So overall not a lot of food......so after the fill, I'm going to EAT LESS? LOL....just don't see how! Please help me understand

You may not eat less, but hopefully you will go longer between feeling hungry.

Are you weighing your protein? My doctor says 3 oz. of solid protein. Sounds to me like you should increase your protein at lunch and skip the wrap. I have used romaine lettuce leaves as a "wrap" for sandwiches. Also low fat laughing cow cheese is a good subsitute for regular cheese slices. My doctor says to measure the protein and then eat low fat/cal veggies until you feel full. Eating more protein might help you feel full longer.

Exactly, sounds like you are eating the right amounts (or maybe a bit less). The fill may just help you stay feeling full longer.

Thanks everyone for helping me understand that. Trying not to be nervous for the fill tomorrow

Just a reminder most doctors want you to do full liquids first 24 hours after a fill and mushies the second 24 hours.

But yes u will be eating less as you get to restriction it will take less to get full. Also u will go longer periods without being hungry so u have to modify what u are eating. For example I was told above all else make sure I get protein in first. Rest is secondary etc.

I've just had another adjustment and believe this is number 5 or 6. (I've lost track) I get full so fast I make sure breakfast is my EAS sport prepackaged protein shake. It's 11oz with 17g protein, and where I could drink it all fairly quick previously takes me 30min. If I try to force it I know I will be in the bathroom and waste my breakfast. I thought that way like you but once the band starts to tighten you're not going to want anything else.

Hence the reason im up at after 2am miserable b/c I tried to eat that last little bit instead of leavin it alone! Old habits die hard and you'll pay the price when u don't respect this band

A small fill should help lock it in place. Stay on fluids for a few days do to possible swelling, and be careful chew, chew, chew small pieces.