I had surgery on April 16th. So far, I've lost about 17lbs. I'm eating much smaller portions, but hungry again after about 3-4 hours. I have a 10cc or 12cc (cannot remember which) band with 4cc in it; have had one post op fill. How soon after your first fill did you get your second?? I'm

Katie,

I had surgery the week before you. I have lost 25.5 lbs, but I haven't lost anything in over a week. I had my first fill on May 19 and I have an appointment on June 24 at which time I hope to get my second fill. I have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. It is a struggle at this point because I don't feel the restriction at all at this point. I think I felt it a little after my fill but it did not last long. My band started out with 4 cc's on my surgery date. My fill was for 1 more cc on May 19.

I don't think being hungry 3 - 4 hours later is that bad. I think you can allow yourself a small snack in between meals. I don't snack after Breakfast and I sometimes will have a late afternoon snack (sugar free pudding or yogurt). I always have a little snack in the evening before bed.

Good Luck

Alice

Banded April 8, 2008

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I was banded 3/5/08 and have lost 25. I have had 2 fills and now have 5cc's in a 10cc band. I feel some restriction. My doctor does recommend eating 5-6x a day if I am hungry. I usually have 5 meals and average 1100 calories a day. I only eat if my tummy is growling hungry. The band has made it much easier to get past cravings. My first fill was at 8 weeks out and my 2nd at 12. Good luck!

I had surgery on April 16th. So far, I've lost about 17lbs. I'm eating much smaller portions, but hungry again after about 3-4 hours. I have a 10cc or 12cc (cannot remember which) band with 4cc in it; have had one post op fill. How soon after your first fill did you get your second?? I'm

You know that sounds about right.. The portions should be much smaller and u should be eating more often.. like every 3-4 hours.. if u eat a slice of cheese and a piece of lunch meat or something for a snack that if fab... and then a few hours later eat your lunch or dinner what ever is next.. that is the way it should be.. That's the way your body keeps your metabolism raised and burning fat..... so dont ignore the hunger pains...

My doctor makes you wait 2 weeks. You do need another fill it sounds like. good luck.