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I had my surgery Aug. 23. Is the band loose and not filled at all? I am confused if I am suppose to be normal hungry or not. Help!

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That was how it was for me.. my Dr did not fill it during surgery.. and had to wait 6 weeks for my first fill... due to healing..

Mine has 5.6cc put in during surgery

you need to heal before the weight loss work begins...if thought this was going to be a quick fix you'll be disappointed just follow the plan as you doctor set out and yes you will be hungry until you start to get some fills in 4-6 weeks...keep drink and get that protient in and all the water that will help but you haven't really started the program work as yet.

I tend to forget to eat! Like today I totally forgot to have lunch, just wasn't hungry. Now I'm trying to get all my protein in, thus a 30 gram protein drink for me! But I only got 800 calories in. I need to stay more aware of eating.

I tend to forget to eat! Like today I totally forgot to have lunch, just wasn't hungry. Now I'm trying to get all my Protein in, thus a 30 gram protein drink for me! But I only got 800 calories in. I need to stay more aware of eating.

YES!!!!! I have to remind myself to eat all the time...and if I am busy I will forget all together...I have gone 24 hrs without a decent meal...especially with a busy day at work, where I won't get home till late...and I have a rule never to eat after a certain hour so I just skip it....

I am never hungry and do not have an interest in eating....for me, that's aall part of the Green Zone....

If you are feeling normal hunger your band is likely empty. I had 5cc put in at surgery and wasn't that hungry at all after surgery. I think my first fill was around 4 months. Each surgeon is different. Do your best to stay in your calories and have faith in the fill process. You will get there.

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