What's happening? This is week 4, two weeks away from my 1st fill, and hunger has returned with a vengence. The volumn of food I'm eating is increasing as well, from 1/2 to a cup before there is discomfort. Wish the fill was tomorrow. I've lost 16 lbs but this may be short-lived for now. Is this normal?

Two words: Bandster Hell

You're swelling has subsided and your band is loose. Try to make healthy food choices, and possibly add a healthy high Protein snack (it was more like a 4th meal), if you're allowed by your doctor and if you can tolerate it well.

During this time, I had the same hunger issues, and the NP in my doctor's office gave me several options, such as:

Greek yogurt with added All Bran Cereal

1/4 cup tuna w/ 2-4 whole wheat/fat free crackers

1/2 cup of thick chili

Edited September 30, 200916 yr by kiz

I can relate. I am 5 weeks, plus 4 days post op and have been hungry for 2 weeks!! My first fill is Thurs. and I can't wait. I will let you know the outcome. I hope for some restriction again, like I felt the first few weeks post surgery!

I guess this is somewhat normal but sure hard to deal with.

I just keep trying to eat less and only a healthy snack.

Yes, tell me all your first fill! I'm jealous. I need one yesterday.

Yeah welcome to bandsterhell. I had my surgery on a Friday, and by Sunday I was starving. Like insane hungry. I apparently didn't swell for very long. You have to make smart choices like you did before the surgery. Eat your protein and healthy foods. Don't worry so much right now on AMOUNTS of food, just make sure what you're putting into your body is healthy.

What's happening? This is week 4, two weeks away from my 1st fill, and hunger has returned with a vengence. The volumn of food I'm eating is increasing as well, from 1/2 to a cup before there is discomfort. Wish the fill was tomorrow. I've lost 16 lbs but this may be short-lived for now. Is this normal?

Hello...dont worry the samething happened to me. I'm 6weeks post op and I had my first fill at 4 1/2 weeks because I could eat anything with no restiction. My doctors and nurses said this was perfectly normal because your band is empty at the time of surgery to allow for swelling and your swelling is obviously all gone now. Get your fill and you'll feel much better, good luck:):smile:

Congrats!!!!! I'm still in my infancy, but my stomach does feel bloated!!! Hopefully, after my first fill, I will feel better. Keep up the good work