I was banded 1/10/13 I have been fine eating half cup of food I can go 5 to 7 hours without eating but the half cup is not enough anymore.when do you start eating a full cup? I'm going for my first fill on Feb 6 should I just cont half a cup? I'm down 26 pounds from Jan 9 and am excited but scared the band isn't tight enough anymore. any suggestions?

Do what your doctor instructs you to do. You are going for a fill soon which should help. You have done awesome so far...congrats.

You should really check the guidelines that your medical team gave you (or should have given you), but what you are experiencing is completely normal. As you heal post surgery and the swelling reduces, you will find yourself able to eat more.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you should eat more and that is why your medical team's instructions are so important.

Good luck with your first fill but know also that it will probably take several fills before you feel the band starting to do its work.

Well I was still on liquids at day 10 so hard for me to say. As you heal you will be able to eat more than you could right after surgery.

ok thank you I'm not even sure if I should get a fill I will definitely talk to my doctor next week and just control my appetite till then

Yes follow your instructions you will be fine. Welcome hunger because we never knew what that was at one time.

I really think you will find that you can add more food. Usually you start out with 1/2 cup then add a little gradually. Go to 3/4 cup and see how that does, then if needed, go to a cup. That's how it has been told to me, even by the nutritionist. But the key is, getting your proteins in. I don't see how anyone can stay at 1/2 cup for going on 2 weeks. It's normal that you are needing more. May you have a great journey with your band.

I eat 3 half cup meals. It is what my doctor has all his patience do. Everyone is different. You might not need a fill. Your doctor will decide. Great going so far!

I don't see how anyone can stay at 1/2 cup for going on 2 weeks. It's normal that you are needing more. May you have a great journey with your band.

Banded 1/7/13, 1/2 cup at a time is all Mistress Band will allow me to eat. Lasts me 3-4 hours easy. I was worried that I wasn't getting enough calories, so my NUT told me not to eat more at one time, but to add a 4th 1/2 cup meal, which is working quite well for me. Everyone is different.