I was banded 3 weeks ago. I am to a point that I feel I can eat almost anything

without feeling any restriction. Is this normal because I lost my first 16 lbs right

away and now just trying to make good food choices so I don't gain the weight

back prior to my first fill. I am even getting hungry between meals.

It is very normal, however the band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything. Have a look at this link. http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

I was banded 3 weeks ago. I am to a point that I feel I can eat almost anything without feeling any restriction. Is this normal because I lost my first 16 lbs right away and now just trying to make good food choices so I don't gain the weight back prior to my first fill. I am even getting hungry between meals.

I went through the same thing. I only got my fill Wednesday, because my surgeon could not access my port because of a hemotoma. I was starving, and I had to watch what I ate, because I was scared of gaining back the 24 pounds I had lost. Just choose your food choices wisely, and you will be fine. I went almost 3 months before I got anything in my band. Good luck, and just keep track of your calories and drink water!

Yup! Me too. It went on for 4 months for me though.

I was banded on 12 August 13 and I still have not been banded! I'm not losing weight right now, but I am losing size, go figure. I've been seriously committed to working out so I'm chalking it up to building muscle. I no longer look like the Michelan Man, with all of those rolls!!!! I go back on on the 21st and the doctor said that he will most certainly put a fill in. I'm excited to kick my weight loss in gear. Hang in there, it is still really soon after your surgery, too soon to get a fill.