Just had my fill yesterday. I do not feel satisfied after 4 oz of food, in fact I need about 6 oz to feel satisfied. I'm disappointed, I really thought I would feel more satisfied with the band.

I'll eat three flounder fillets (200 calories) and 1/2 can of green or yellow Beans for lunch or supper. Total calories are well under 300, but the Protein is where it is supposed to be.

Why are you so limited on portion sizes? I guess all doctors are different, but my APRN told me not worry about portion size, but to keep strict control over my calories and to make sure I ate enough protein.

Also, for the first 24 or 48 hours after a fill most doctors advise the patient to follow a soft food or liquid diet to allow swelling to go down.

It will likely take several fills before you feel any significant difference in restriction. It also depends how aggressively your surgeon is filling your band.

It is extremely important to continue to measure your portions even though you are easily able to eat more before your hunger is satiated. One thing you DON'T want to do is risk stretching your pouch with portions sizes that are too large.

A common "rule of thumb" is that just because you can eat more than you should does not mean that you should.

If you want to see the scale move, it requires adhering to the diet prescribed by your medical team.

Best wishes for a successful journey...

I had my first fill on Tuesday (5/28). My PA puts in 2cc as standard and than the next time I go in she will use do another fill. I feel very little restriction from the fill. I am still eating between 3-4 ozs of lean protein for lunch and dinner. However, I am staying full a little bit longer than before. I can't wait for my next fill on 6/18. Maybe a few more fills and you will find the "sweet spot." Good luck!

6 oz is great. Just make sure it's lean protein and low fat/cal veggies and you'll lose weight.

I got fill yesterday as well. I still a little hungry to My doctor told me if I didn't feel full I could come back within two weeks to get my band adjusted. I'm going to give it a week and she how it feels Im from Chicago as well from your profile you look like the lady I was talking to while waiting to get adjusted. Is your doctors office day one health or do you have a twin lol

Thanks everyone! Yes, I'm the lady from day one:) what a small world!!!! I am going to eat more protein and see if that helps. I appreciate all the advice and support:)

Thanks everyone! Yes' date=' I'm the lady from day one:) what a small world!!!! I am going to eat more Protein and see if that helps. I appreciate all the advice and support:)[/quote']

I knew that you look like her lol. Now you know you have to be my band buddy it was destiny for us to meet to lost this weight together

Was told not to expect much until I had 2 or 3 fills. Get second fill tomorrow, but have already lost 55 pounds from when I started this journey. 16 pre surgery and 39 post surgery. Hope I get a good kick start tomorrow.