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When should I be ready for my first fill. I know everyone is different but i am 5 weeks with the band and i am starting to feel like i can eat more. Am i normal? :wacko: My doctor said it should be at least 8-10 weeks, huh? I think i am ready now! :paranoid

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You will be hungry, it's the 'bandster hell'. But you need to wait till your doctor says, so your stomach can HEAL.. it has nothing to do with restriction.

Some people even gain weight during this time. Good luck!

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I am a little over 4 weeks out, and have been in "bandster hell" for almost two weeks. I have felt that I could eat any thing I wanted to if I let myself. I have been being very careful, and very hungry. I went into my surgeon's office, to have one of my incisions checked, because it started draining. The doc said the incision was fine, just a bit of Fluid trapped under the insicion.

She then asked how I was doing with eating, and told that I felt I could eat a horse if wanted. So she said well lets see if we cha get a fill in. I was suprised, bc I had an appointment for a fill on Sept. 18. So I had 2cc's added, but really can't feel a difference. She said to wait at least two weeks before deciding if I have increased restriction. So I am being careful to take small bites, and chew really well.

Jim

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I'm 3 and a half weeks banded and I spent 3 days on puree when I got the green light for phase 2 a week ago. Since then I've gained 3 of the 17 lbs. I lost. I'm feel myself spiraling and I'm trying to catch it before I gain any more weight. It's hard because I don't even feel restricted. I guess I should go see my doctor next week for a fill?

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