How many fills did it take till everything felt just right?

[rayray 0]

First timer I was banded July 15th and lost a total of 29 pounds including pre op. I am still on just liquids and not hungry at all. I was wondering how long has anyone gone without there first. I am thinking as long as I keep losing and able to change the eating habits I will not get a fill until the hunger is unbearable. Any thoughs appreciated.

[juliegeraci 7]

Rayray, you should only consider a fill if a. you are eating too much and not losing weight of if you are really hungry in between meals. Some people gain a little bit when they move to mushies then solids so don't be frustrated. Weight loss will come with fills. Good luck.

[jacobsmomyatta 0]

i have to monitor EVERYTHING that people bring into my house to eat (friends, family, ANYBODY) because it seems like willpower is just NOT ENOUGH for me! that cheescake would have been BAD NEWS for me!! i hope that i get to my sweet spot SOON so that at least i can try to have a little bit & that be enough! i REALLY must learn to control my head hunger---any suggestions? i usually try to drink more Water but i need...something else!! HELP

[ellendeette 1]

I agree with Julie. I felt pressured to have my first fill despite that I was losing weight. After my first fill, I have not lost ANY WEIGHT. In fact, I gained a few pounds. My bariatric surgeon said at a support group meeting (weeks after my first fill) that he doesn't not expect any restriction of food until the second fill! My second fill is in a couple of weeks and I'm looking forward to it and to start losing weight again. I would suggest not having a fill until you start slowing down with losing weight or stop losing weight. If I had to do it all over again. That is what I would do. I am not craving food but I have little to none restriction on the amount of food. To succeed with weight loss, we need the added tool of restriction with a fill.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I am at my sweet spot and it's a battle anyway. I get very full from little tiny portions but unfortunately, our brains aren't banded.

I can be completely full but I still crave junk food. I really think it's like a obsessive compulsive disorder. The only thing I can do is not have anything bad in the house, but that doesn't help me when all my friends want to go to lunch and then they order dessert.

[ellendeette 1]

I know exactly what you mean. I feel full most all the time and I do not have cravings like I used to have. I believe its a mental/psychological thing to eat more than your body needs or wants. We have to deal with being social by participating with not only eating and drinking but having dessert. It really helps me to know that I can participate but in much smaller amounts and still feel like I have satisifed myself in all areas.

My bariatric surgeon at my support group spoke lat month and he said that the number one problem facing the obstacle of fighting obesity is psychological. I think this is so true. Its a frightening and powerful obstacle. The lapband is one powerful tool to fight this battle.

Congratulations to you for achieving your goal and your wise words.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Head hunger is definitely much stronger than stomach growling I am starving hunger.

I do so well as long as there is nothing around to tempt me. When I go to social functions, I have to repeat in my head over and over, that I am on a diet. People have said this is not a diet, it's a new way of life.

However, if I don't tell myself I am on a diet, some how my brain thinks I can eat anything I want.

The only way a fill would help me at this point is being so tight I can't eat. I have perfect restriction but chocolate just slides right down so easy