I had surgery sept 6th. I am not feeling any restriction whatsoever. I have 3.8 in my band. I am constantly hungry. I feel like I did before surgery. I think the protein will help the hungry feeling but what about I consume. I am eating healthy but I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I just don't get it.

I felt just like that until my second fill I now have 6 cc in a 10 cc band. Had my surgery Aug 2012 call your doctor for a fill that will help alot.

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I had surgery sept 6th. I am not feeling any restriction whatsoever. I have 3.8 in my band. I am constantly hungry. I feel like I did before surgery. I think the Protein will help the hungry feeling but what about I consume. I am eating healthy but I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I just don't get it.

the band will eventually help you eat less (with the fills) but its up to us as to what to eat

the protein is your fuel and its what feeds you.

because we can eat more than a cup of food doesnt mean we should. portion control is key, you

are still just a month out and believe it or not, you are still healing. just hang in there.

I had surgery sept 6th. I am not feeling any restriction whatsoever. I have 3.8 in my band. I am constantly hungry. I feel like I did before surgery. I think the Protein will help the hungry feeling but what about I consume. I am eating healthy but I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I just don't get it.

I was also banded the sept 6. I have no Fluid in my band and I probably won't until mid November. I feel a lot of restriction even without fluid a few bites and I'm full but what I have to battle with is head hunger. It really gets to me sometimes I have to sit for a while and think "am I really hungry or do I just want to eat?" It's a constant battle but I know if I allowed myself I could eat just as much before surgery. I'd have major problems but I could do it. just try to stick to your cup of food and lots a fluid hang in there

I was banded the 5th. I feel similar to KristinsMommy. Others call it "bandster hell" the time between surgery and when it feels like the band is helping. I can eat the same things, same time of day, and have hunger return at different times. Keep working on the mental aspects of your hunger, truly "listen" to your body, follow your guidelines, and you will do well. I am eating only the 1/2 cup or so, so that I can mentally wrap my head around what I am suppose to do. Hang in there!

I was banded on July 18 & received my first fill on Sept 10. I only received 3cc & am still able to eat more than a cup.

It's definitely a mental thing to stop yourself from eating so much. I just practice Protein first & eat slowly.