dr wont schedule me for a fill

[pearlygirl 1]

My doc told me before I was banded that any weight lost before finding restriction would largely be due to me following the diet/exercise program - essentially dieting. So during my first month I did continue to lose weight but was hungry, I lost because I followed the plan. That doesn't mean I should live on a diet forever, I got my first fill on Tuesday and will get my next fill in a month. Each fill should hopefully make it easier until I reach proper restriction. I find it strange that so many aren't getting filled because they 'can' diet and lose. I say if you're hungrier than the meals you're allotted you need a fill...that is why we all got banded.

[Marimaru 7]

I think the best idea is to lose on the least amount of fill possible. If you are losing on the plan you were given without much of a struggle, I'm not sure you need a fill. If you start to feel hungry while you are sticking to the plan, or start to not stick to the plan, then you probably need a fill.

[woodbox20 0]

Hi Jack..I love reading your responses to people and always wanting to ask you things..but of course always learking in the back ground, so now I will. I agree with you about learning when you are hungry and not hungry. But I am hungry all the time, I don't get it??? I have a 10cc band, on the 21st of May I was filled to 5cc's for the first time and felt no restrictions. Well, basically I can eat the way I was eating before my fill, not at all near what I could eat prior to surgery. The thing is I struggle with this demon addiction everyday and the mental part is so dam hard!!! My stomach seems to be growling all the time and instead of eating I will try to down some Water, and thats another thing. Water, I can definitely guzzle down a 16oz bottle with no problem and STILL feel hungry. I kow, I know water passes through us like nothing. So , what am I doing wrong?

I started this journey at 287's and I am now 256...so I don't know, am I expecting too much from this band and not using it properly? I am not really excercising except getting out and strolling my daughter around. Its hard to get to the gym right now since my husband is deployed and I really don't know anyone who can watch my daughter. Thank god he returns next week..I can't wait to work out. I don't know...I hate this crazy addiction called food. Go figure I also went to culinary school and it is the hardest thing in the world to LOVE food and have to fight to keep it a bay. Geez...I feel so defeated!!!

Maybe I didn't ask a question per say but it sure felt good to vent. Thanks Jack!!!