At my 6 week follow-up (oct 24) I think I will need my first fill. I am watching it but feel hungry between meals and feel like I can eat more than I should. I think these are signs of a needed fill. Do you agree?

Signs of needing a fill would be not losing weight.... you'd really have to talk to your doctor about it b/c each person is different.

How far after your meal do you get hungry?

:help: I was banded 20/09/06 and for the first 10 days I was not even hungry -unheard of for me!

I am now 3 weeks on since the op and although I do not feel as hungry as I did before the op I do not really feel full either.

If I eat slowly I could probably eat all day if I was silly enough to.

It would be nice to feel full after a meal even if only for a short time.

I do eat very slow as otherwise I get intense pain which is agony.

I chew well (difficult when you are hungry) .

I imagine I must be ready for a fill soon - I am hoping when I see the dietician next week that she will recommend me for one. Particularly as I feel that I am gaining weight since the first two weeks of the op.

It is the mental attitude that is so difficult and the complete turn about of what you eat. I know I can do it but whilst on soft foods what do you grab when you are really really hungry.

I fshall be really glad to see the dietician next Thursday to sort out my head and what to do next.

I just hope she does not think I am completely stupid over my lack of control at times.

How do other people manage so soon after their op and before they have had their first fill?

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