I am almost 2 weeks post op & today I'm HUNGRY! The past few days I've been hungry often, but I could eat a 1/2 cup of soup & be satisfied for a few hours. This morning I ate a bowl of oatmeal & after I finished I still felt hungry. Not getting a fill until May 24....guess it's time for will power to kick in! Anyone else experiencing this?

That is VERY common. I did not feel restriction until my 3rd fill. This is normal as well as actually gaining a few pounds until you start feeling restriction. Dont get discouraged, you will get there, it just takes time

I had my surgery on 4/24/2012 and I can tell a difference now from the first week. The first weekl I would really be full and not able to eat any more that the 4 0z serving now I am able to eat the 4 oz serving plus, I have been exercising my will power and trying to get in all of my water. I'll pray for us both until we can get that first fill -

the oatmeal will have you starving in 30 minutes, try adding your favorite protein powder to it...

I had my surgery on 4/24/2012 and I can tell a difference now from the first week. The first weekl I would really be full and not able to eat any more that the 4 0z serving now I am able to eat the 4 oz serving plus' date=' I have been exercising my will power and trying to get in all of my Water. I'll pray for us both until we can get that first fill -[/quote']

Glad to know I'm not alone in this! Sending up many prayers for all us newly banded!

the oatmeal will have you starving in 30 minutes' date=' try adding your favorite Protein powder to it...[/quote']

I guess I was hearing the words of my mother in my head...."eat oatmeal, it'll stick to your insides & keep you full longer." I guess that's not really the case! Next time I'll search for something with more protein!