I really thought I would not feel the hunger, but I did and I do. My stomach growls most of the day. I feel starved. I do not feel the fullness or restriction I thought I would feel. I probably could almost eat like I used to. I thought the band made the pouch smaller resulting in a full feeling after smaller portions. I just had my first fill about 3 weeks ago. The only restriction I feel was when I tried to eat a small piece of chicken. Wow, that was painful! I do get a full feeling a little sooner than I would have before, but only a little.

I know I need to get my tail in gear and walk more, and get more exercise, but what am I doing wrong with my meals? I have read some posting on here that say they lost their appetite so much that they forget to eat. I can tell you that will not happen with me!

The good news is when we go out to eat, it takes me so long to eat, that I leave with most of my meal still on my plate. That definitely reduces the calorie intake.

It takes 2 to 3 fills before your lapband actually becomes the tool you signed up. These words are according to my physician who did my lap band on 7/16/08.

I have been able to eat just about anything even after my first fill. I swear I could get a whole hard boiled egg through my band. :party:

They tell me this is completely normal . . . that our bands are not fully restricted yet . . . and therfore we do feel hungry and are able to eat more food. This will all change after a couple more band adjustments or fills.

Hang in there . . . they swear the band does work . . . if we give it time and be patient.

It took me 6 fills before I even knew I had a band. Hang in there, it will come. I thought something was wrong with me too but it just took me longer than it takes most.

I'm starting to get a little worried about my first fill. I am feeling restriction already. I was banded on Aug. 13. My first fill is next week.

I did go through a period of hunger and way to much eating when I went on mushies, tho I was also on my time of the month. Now I just feel full when I eat-most of the time.

I am a little worried that maybe I've slipped already? Anyway, I am feeling fullness already. Am I abnormal?

Laurie

I have had 5 fills and still have very little restriction still,like you i am getting frustrated and think there is something wrong with me. I do have a little, just a little restriction more than i did have. I have 9cc in my 14cc band.

hi guys x i'm 4 1/2 weeks post op and have to wait untill 8 weeks for my 1st fill !! i'm a bit nervous about it but relly just want to get things started !! have lost 20 lbs so far in 5 weeks but feel like i'm going to put it all back on before my 1st fill !!! help x

ive had several fills i think 4 or 5

and 2 unfills

im very tight now and can barely eat a thing

be careful what u wish for

I have now had 3 fills. I do feel some restriction. One thing I am experiencing now is PAIN. Most things cause so much pain when I try to eat them even chewing for ever. In the mornings almost everything I eat is painful. I even have some problems with oatmeal. Because of the pain I have began avoided lots of foods, and now drink smoothies and can eat soup and ice cream. I know I shouldn't eat ice cream but sometimes I am so hungry but don't want to go thru the pain I get with other foods.

Is this normal? :eek:

I am not loosing any weight! I am so discouraged. So disappointed in myself.

To date I have only lost 24 pounds, this includes the pre-surgery diet.:thumbup:

Just hang in there, you will notice all the difference in the world once you get some decent restriction.

I have now had 3 fills. I do feel some restriction. One thing I am experiencing now is PAIN. Most things cause so much pain when I try to eat them even chewing for ever. In the mornings almost everything I eat is painful. I even have some problems with oatmeal. Because of the pain I have began avoided lots of foods, and now drink smoothies and can eat soup and ice cream. I know I shouldn't eat ice cream but sometimes I am so hungry but don't want to go thru the pain I get with other foods.

Is this normal? :thumbup:

I am not loosing any weight! I am so discouraged. So disappointed in myself.

To date I have only lost 24 pounds, this includes the pre-surgery diet.:thumbup:

Ooops, I missed your last post so disregard my previous post.

It seems like you have bypassed your sweet spot completely and went from way too loose to way too tight. You can easily gain on Soups and ice-cream . . . liquid calories defeat the purpose of the band.

You should be able to eat normal foods without too much pain as long as you are chewing properly and eating slow enough. It sounds like you will need a small unfill in order to get back to your sweet spot. Sometimes .10 or .25 cc's of an unfill is enough to put you back to being reasonably comfortable again.

Thanks HeatherO, I am going to make an appointment to have the doc check it out. I just wasn't sure if this was normal or not. :thumbup:

I don't feel hunger pangs and haven't since my 3rd or 4th fill about 4 months after surgery. I eat strictly by the clock.

I was very disgruntled too when I could still eat and was always hungry.... The second they put the fill in there and you feel satisfied you will know it. I walked into the fill starving and walked out and forgot to eat :thumbup: