I go for my first fill in May 1st, I'm kind of nervous. I don't really have a lot of restriction, i basically restrict myself by eating very small portions like they say to do. Trying to train myself, is it normal to not have any restriction 3 weeks post op?

I just had my first fill on Thursday, and that was a little over 4 weeks post-op. Initially, I had some restriction, but apparently the swelling from surgery went down, and I was getting hungry 2-2.5 hours after eating. I think that's probably what's going on with you. I'm much better after the fill, and I'm back to being satiated for up to 4 hours.

Don't be nervous; it's really no big deal. Just a little pinch. Believe me when I tell you, you went through a LOT more with the surgery

Thank you for that, when i get hungry i try to just have a shake so i don't eat to much and that seems to help. I'm losing so that's a plus but can't wait until my hunger is satisfied for a longer period

On my post-op visit April 11, I decided to put off the first fill until my next visit in May. So far I've lost 31 lbs. without a fill, and no pre-surgery diet. My surgery was February 25, 2013. I feel great and not having trouble with food, I can tell when I've had enough, but I do get hungry late in the afternoon. I feel like I'm ready for that first fill. I'm also ready to buy some new clothes. Everything has gotten too baggy.

Remember to base the need for a fill on how you are doing eating dense protein, not shakes, yogurt and bars. It will make a big difference on how well you tolerate real food!

I eat chicken, fish fruit and veggies but instead of snacking i have a protein shake or some natural raw almonds to help satisfy my hunger in between meals. I have had no problems eating or drinking which is fantastic, no stuck episodes or vomiting.

Thank you for that, when i get hungry i try to just have a shake so i don't eat to much and that seems to help. I'm losing so that's a plus but can't wait until my hunger is satisfied for a longer period

I did the same thing. I drank 1/2 of a Protein shake between Breakfast and lunch, and the other half between lunch and dinner. It was tough, but it got me through.