Hello, I am new to this forum but have been lurking and reading everyone's posts. I had my surgery on 4/9/13 and have not had a fill yet. I was told my band was placed with no fluid in it yet. I have my first fill scheduled for Monday 4/13/13. I have noticed that I am getting hungry alot sooner after I have my protein shake in the morning. Is this normal?? I am praying when I get the fill it will help as of now I am thinking why did I go through this surgery if I am stil going to be hungry all the time. Advice please.

Hey Sarah! I am in the same vote. I was banded 04/05/13 and hopefully will have a fill on 05/13/13!. I am a starving marvin! It is tough to stay true to myself. I have also increased my exercise from 0 to roughly 15-20km walking a week. Plus toning using weights for my arms. I long for next Monday!!

The first few weeks after my banding, I was eating (or drinking depending on what diet you're on) every 2-3 hours. So I think that is normal. I had my first fill 6 weeks after the surgery and I feel satisfied for 4 hours. Good luck!

It's called Bandster Hell. It took me 4 fills and 4 months to say goodbye to BH. Hope your journey beyond BH is much quicker?

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I had very little restriction after my band was put in, after i got past the mushies i found that i was hungary just like i was before surgery. My doctor told me not to be surprised if i lost little weight between the actual banding surgery and my first fill. I ate nothing that required a lot of chewing. Now that i have had my first fill 4/29, I have just a little bit more restriction. I am still hungary after about 2 hours after i eat and thats when you have your protein shake.

After your fill, you will feel a difference.

Good Luck!!