are you feeling any? I was banded 10/9/12 and i have NO restriction. None at all.

Time for fill, call the doc!

my first fill is scheduled for 11/29

Most of us don't feel any/much restriction until after a few fills. Sorry to say as I know we are eager to get there. I have had 3 fills and am only now feeling it. Good luck.

I have no fills and am 3 weeks post op. I may still be swollen/sore but I definately can't eat as much. I max out at a cup of food. Soup, chili, mashed potatoes, yogurt. If I try to eat more I feel uncomfortably full and have back pain that feels like that bad post op gas pain.

are you feeling any? I was banded 10/9/12 and i have NO restriction. None at all.

Hi banana. I was banded 10/10 and i don't feel any restriction either and im hungry!!

I was banded 10/22 and I don't have any restriction as well, just trying to keep to what I'm suppose to.. 1st fill is nov 28th so I day before you .. I'll let you know how it goes! I sure hope to feel a bit of it. My band does not have any fluid in it yet also.

Hi gIRLS! banded 10-17-12. no restriction either, and hungry. holding steady at -20 #.. No more . no less. FINALLY getting my 1st post op visit tomorrow ( 1st one cancelled, due to Hurricane sandy) . Im eager to get this show on the road. I went to the park yesterday with my 2 girls ( 5 & 19 mo) and did some lifting of my youngest, which i dont think i shouldve. felt stingy feeling above port incision, i hope i didnt flip anything or tear something up. any advice?? Also,, have to make sure i drink more h20! ,,Im not drinking enough,.. maybe that has something to do with no loss.. Pls keep in touch here.

That feeling you have of no restriction, but having to follow the eating guidelines and still starving - - that's what we call Bandster Hell. It's a time to put mind over matter, focus on your goals, and stick to the rules. It's not easy, by no means. Typically, it takes a few fills to feel good restriction. I've had four, and think I'm in my Green Zone now, so when I have 1 measured cup of food, I'm full for 4-6 hours.

I agree w/ Jen! Great advice and feedback. Stay strong ~ it gets better.

I had my 6th fill last week but I felt virtually no restriction until my 5th fill now this last fill I am finding out what a can't eat i get stuck all the time!

Bandster hell, huh????? NOT LIKING THAT IDEA

Ric, I wouldnt be able to handle that! Maybe your too tight?

Im 41/2 weeks out and I guess I have some restriction (I dont like that word at all) or still swollen. I can only eat about 1/2 to 1 cup depending on what Im eating and not hungry for 3-4 hours Ok i do have head hunger and if i end up snacking I cant eat my meals so I am trying not snack. So Im going to wait as long as I can for a fill.