Got banded 4 weeks ago and my guest gill was on Friday very disappointed to see I was still hungry !! I wanna know when did you guys not feel hungry and how did u succeed with the lap band I exercise daily but what other things should I be doing ??

Oops my first fill was on Friday !

Are you drinking or eating your required protein and drinking 64 ounces of water. That really helps

I have read many threads/responses about how the first fill doesn't really do too much. it's often not until the second or third that some people start to feel restriction. So, don't stress too much, but you're still going to have to "diet" at this point. You can do it! Just eat the way you're supposed to, exercise, and book your next fill appointment now!

Thanks u guys I an only drinking 2 cups of water a day and I began to eat fatty solids I think I need to try to stick to dieting at this time

Try to get more Water in, just make it a habit to be sipping throughout the day and you will be surprised at how much you drink!

Aim to eat your Protein first followed by vegetables and you will feel fuller more quickly.

Unfortunately it may take several fills before you will feel restriction so you just have to hang in there and keep on working on those healthy habits in the mean time.

i didnt have alot of restriction until my 3rd fill, then it only lasted about 12 days. The tech says that happens sometimes. My 4th and 5th fill didnt change my restriction alot , but i was still loosing weight, just slowly, about 1 lb a week. My Dr was pleased, so was I , but i was still eating too much so i went for a 6th fill recently and finally hit the Green Zone. Im down 42 lbs since Dec 13th, 2011 ! I eat my protein first , then fruit and veggies, then carbs. I seem to do best with small meals or a snack every 2-3 hrs. i eat alot of Bruce Aidells chicken meatballs, turkey jerky, hb eggs, peanut butter, ground turkey, fish, and some red meat. i keep track on My fitness pal. com. i avoid fast food exxcept for Wendys chili, and the very rare bite or two of a cheesburger and fries. I started a swim fitness class 3x a week last fall. That and walking have made a huge difference with my weight loss. hope this helps ! Good luck and be patient !

I was still hungry after my first fill. I called the doctors office after the first week and went back in and had a touch up fill where he just added a little more fluid. I've been ok since then.

It took me about 4 fills to really hit my sweet spot. Strict protein, no snacking, lots of fluids. I lost over 150#. Just had a baby and now working on the 40 I gained. Good luck and if you need to talk just MSG me or you can find me on FB. Melissa Archer Howell

I had my surgery three years ago. It took a bit to hit my "sweet spot" but once there, all was well. I recovered quickly and have had no complications. I lost 130 lbs in one year and have keep the weight off. The biggest struggle is mental!! Keep going, you WILL succeed!!!

I agree it is mental and that is what's so tuff

You may be full but that does not stop the cravings. Once the weight started coming off it was easier I'm so happy I had the surgery I'd do it again in a heartbeat