I had my Lap-band on Nov 17th! This is my first time on this site, I hope it helps! I can eat more than they said I could, I hope my first fill helps with this.:biggrin:

Hi Sassy, welcome!! Before you get any fills, it is easier to eat more than you should. It takes most of us several fills before we get to the "sweet spot" of good restriction......but some get there with less.

Even though it is difficult, try not to challenge the band by eating more than you should. It will get easier as you get some fills.

Hey there I too experience the same I was banded on the 27th of october and am able to eat somethings alot more then what they say, I was told to try not to do so but that it will be better when I get my first fill on the 10th of december I will let you know how it changes :biggrin:

I too am hungry and seem to be able to tolerate more than normal food. In all my paperwork there are different amounts you should be eating a day. I still worry about stretching the pouch. I am losing and dont know if I will get a fill on the 10th of Dec. when I see Dr. next.

Is this really all normal? :biggrin: I am 3 wks post op today.

thanks

shelley

I too am afraid of stretching my pouch, I stressed my concern but was told as long as I do not go beyond the feeling of fullness or do not eat more if I get something stuck that I will be fine. I am not sure as well??

I had my Lap-band on Nov 17th! This is my first time on this site, I hope it helps! I can eat more than they said I could, I hope my first fill helps with this.:cursing:

Your first few fills will for sure help with this. Everyone is different but for me, it took 3 fills until I really started noticing that I was eating a lot less and then I started losing weight like crazy! Be patient, it will work!