...and your healed..and no fills..why are some foods still intolerable? Also, how much does an unfilled band actually constrict?..or is there no difference than before surgery?

I think everyone is different.

I am totally satisfied with my 1/2 to 3/4 c of full liquids for 4 hrs. Where I'm reading everyone else are starving.

When they place the band around the top of the stomach you already have some restriction there. The fills just make it more restricted.

As stated, there is not set guideline or rule, everyone is different. It is not uncommon in the first few weeks to feel hungry. In the first few weeks after surgery I ate more freguent small full liguid meals. It took me several weeks before I was actually able to eat a cup of foods. I honestly did not know in the beginning how I was ever going to be able to eat all they wanted me to. But on the other hand I read on hear everyday about people who are starving and never feel full. Let your body be your guide and if you have issues call your doctor do not struggle, that is why they are there.

From what I under stand an unfilled band still offers restriction...just not as much as when it's filled.

It all depends on your anatomy, the band placement, and the size of the band. Some people feel restriction in the band immediately after surgery some need multiple fills to feel any difference at all.

Unfortunately, you simply can't know until you live through it and no two people will have the exact same experience.

I was banded in 07, unfilled since 08. I had "restriction" simply because the band was in place. I PB'd, Slimed and Vomitted over the years, just like some more "restricted" people.

My band always reminded me it was there.

Some docs fill the band to various degrees during surgery so that may be why u feel some restriction in the beginning (which is great, no bandster hell!!)