I was banded on 4/24 and I've lost 21 lbs. and have been feeling great! Some shoulder pain still...but much better than it was. The last few days I've felt hungry for the first time and it is hard. Obviously I have had problems with food in the past and that nagging desire to indulge is hard to resist. Here's my question...I get my first fill on 5/28 and I am wondering how different I will feel after it regarding the hunger. I'm not feeling full right now after eating and I'm looking for some insight as to how I'll feel after the fill. Thanks so much! :smile:

I was banded March 4, and just got my second fill yesterday. Right now I am full on oatmeal! I'm pretty tight, so I'm trying to stick to mushy-type foods for right now. I get a little hungry, but I fill up quickly. I love the release of constantly thinking about and wanting food! I hope this feeling lasts and lasts! Good luck. SS

i was banded on 04/28/08 and i am starting to feel hungry at times myself. i was wondering if it was because i have not been drinking all the protein shakes. I know that is part of the diet plan for the first few weeks, but.... since i have stopped the gas has gone away and i feel much better. i try and drink more water and have been living on oatmeal and soup.. i do not get my first fill until June 19th...

I was banded April 1 and just on the 8th of May got my first fill of 1cc. Right before that I was so loose I could chug water no problem and it was scarry to see my appitiet increasing( yes I too had a couple of indescressions) Now I would say my fullness is about what it was maybe the 3rd week post op. Sipping water again and getting full on about 3/4 c soup. (they put me on liquids for 3 days after my fill) They told me that in 3 weeks if I notice an increase again in the amout of recommended food an experience no loss for more than 2 weeks to come in for another fill. I will see how it all plays out. I realize it may take a few fills to get it right.

Thanks for all your information! I am looking so forward to starting my fills! Anyone else still have lingering shoulder/gas pain?

I am on post op day 4 and last night I finally felt the shoulder/back pain. I was laying in the recliner so I didn't feel much and it passed as soon as I passed gas. I asked my brother to pick me up a heating pad so that if it comes stronger I can fight it.

Take it easy

I feel the same way - was banded on the 29th and I am starting to feel hungry.