Just had my first fill of 3ccs a week ago and I am hungry ALL the time. I think I have already gained all the weight I lost on the pre and post op diet and I am only 3 weeks post surgery. Hope this gets better, after all this money I'm spending! What is the likelihood I will reach "green zone" after 2nd fill? Will my appetite at least diminish?

I'm kinda wondering the same thing....6wks post...4cc on 1st fill yesterday. But I'm not hungry all the time...I'm trying to figure out what I am.

I had first fill of 3 cc also. I haven't felt much of a change. I haven't gained but I also haven't lost any more weight. I feel like I am restricting myself more than the band is at this point which sometimes still leaves me hungry or frustrated. I am going on the 7/10 and I will see how much more they are willing to put in. Hope this gets easier soon!

My first fill was 4 weeks after surgery...4cc's....2nd fill was 2 cc's 4 weeks after that....during that time I gained weight....

Took 3 good fills, 12 weeks after surgery before I started to tell a difference....and that was not easy...not at first, took a whole year from surgery to get into that "Groove"

Thanks for the replies. I was beginning to believe that I am somehow resistent to the power of the band ????. I get fill this Friday and hope it will make it easier to make the right food choices because its practically impossible for me right now.

Today I am 2 months post op. I had my second fill 2 days ago. I only lost 3 lbs. in 3 weeks with the 3 cc. Fourth of July weekend was full of temptation. Potato salad, macaroni salad and tons of grilled food. I managed to just eat my slider burger that I brought and then was pretty full and ok with very light snacking. I now feel a little tighter. I forgot to ask how much more they put in the band. I just ordered a kids meal at Cracker Barrel last night and was good with that. Eating at social times is the hardest for me. I also started exercising today besides walking. I bought the 21 day fix with the portion control containers and I highly recommend it! They have a modified version of every exercise. During the week I have my routine with what I bring for breakfast and lunch and that seems to be working. Good luck, I think it's hardest in the beginning and will get easier. I hope to lose 2 lbs. a week now. ????

I have had one fill which has made no difference. In fact, I swear I'm eating more, but I think that's because I'm feeling anxious about whether it will work for me. The more anxious I feel the more I eat which is not ideal. I'm convinced though once I know it's working I will calm down and hopefully get on with my life without obsessing. My second fill is on Monday. My surgeon thinks it might take 3 fills before there is a real impact. Fingers cross it will come sooner!

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

You may need more fill, but also it is important to distinguish between head hunger and real hunger.

When I think I'm hungry, I ask myself if some chicken breast and green Beans sounds good.

If it doesn't, but "cake" sounds really good, then I know it is not real hunger, but head hunger.

You may need more fill, but also it is important to distinguish between head hunger and real hunger.

When I think I'm hungry, I ask myself if some chicken breast and green beans sounds good.

If it doesn't, but "cake" sounds really good, then I know it is not real hunger, but head hunger.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I had my first fill about 4 weeks after surgery. He put 2 ccs in, which brought me to 6 cc. I went for my 2nd appt this week and I had lost 20 pounds between appts. He said I may not be "in the green zone" but that I was doing really well and he didn't feel like I needed a fill at that moment.

The secret for me had been all about my head game. I choose simple foods that are easy to portion control. I eat for a certain length of time and stop. I am eating 4-6 times a day but my doc said it was working for me so it was ok.

Exercise has been key as well. I'm not doing anything fancy- just walking but I've increased my length to 2 miles a walk.