And I have no restriction any more and because of that I found I can eat everything I ate before the surgery which has caused my temptations to resurface and I'm finding it hard to stay on track. I'm only down 14lbs and had expected to lose more by now. Is that realistic?

My first fill is Tuesday and I'm hoping it will make a difference as feeling that restriction I fear is the only thing that's going to keep me on track.

My first fill is on Thursday. My stomach growls again, so it sounds like that is common. From what I've been told, you will feel like you did again with not much appetite again. Hang in there. Keep me posted...

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm 3 weeks post -op and my fill is on Wednesday. I am so hungry now. I am having a hard time just trying not to eat over 1400 calories. I gave myself some slack since I was so hungry and at the same time trying to control it so it does not get out of control and I gain more weight than I've lost. But boy is it hard. Good luck with your fill

~~~Stephanie

And I have no restriction any more and because of that I found I can eat everything I ate before the surgery which has caused my temptations to resurface and I'm finding it hard to stay on track. I'm only down 14lbs and had expected to lose more by now. Is that realistic?

My first fill is Tuesday and I'm hoping it will make a difference as feeling that restriction I fear is the only thing that's going to keep me on track.

If your only 3 weeks post op yes, unfortunately your expecting to much If you felt restriction before it's probably due to surgery/healing not LB restriction. It's Tough I know but like you'll hear over and over The LB is a TOOL. It's going to take time for the tool to help in respect to restriction,( I know we all want it NOW) 14 lbs in 3 weeks is AWESOME, that's almost 5 lbs a week My surgeon said 10-12 A MONTH was good, so your ahead already!!

remember slower fills tend to be better, ( being to tight stinks) and I hope you feel a little more restriction after your fill, but sometimes you won't. Reality stinks

What you might want to do is attend a support class, talks to others further along, get ideas on how to reduce the "mind games" try a new exercise to help with the weight loss, log calorie intake ..It all helps in the long term.

The band, or fills aren't going to do all the work (darn) but your headed in the right direction so keep moving and good Luck with your journey.

In all reality, it can take a few fills before you get the restriction you need.

Make sure you eat all your Protein first, that is what keeps you satisfied longer.

This is what we call " bandster hell", right now, its just another diet.

Do the best you can, keep busy and drink a lot of sf liquids. Hot Drinks do help. My go to is sf hot chocolate.

When you feel the hunger, pick up a glass of Water.

Good luck!

Slow and steady weight loss prevents skin not bouncing back so let it happen because it will!