I had my surgery on October 8th and at about two and half weeks out I had lost about 20 pounds and since then nothing. I dropped two more then the next day gained them back. I get my first fill this coming Monday and I am on solids now. Its so frustrating and I am hungry a lot of the time. They said something about once your stomach heals and the swelling goes down you will get hungry until your first fill. But honestly I am eating much healthier and far less than before and have no idea why I can't seem to drop anymore weight. In my life I have eaten more on regular diets and lost weight. If anyone knows what happens after the first fill I would like to know. Will it take care of the hunger? Will the protions become smaller again like they were soon after surgery?

As soon as you have good restriction your appetite will decrease significantly. Until then, you must rely on your will power.

I suggest you establish a daily exercise routine. Exercise is proven to stave off hunger and will make you more thirsty to aid in getting all your Water in. Be sure you are waiting an hour after eating to resume your water drinking.

Well yes, I have been utilizing my willpower

:-) and walking and joined a gym and will start personal training as soon as I get the all clear for abdominal excercises.

I was just gettign worked because I am hungry and do not feel any restriction. I guess that comes with the fills?

I am in the same boat you are. I was banded October 5. The first two weeks or so, I was eating nothing but a few yogurts a day and was totally satisfied. But then the swelling went down and, while maybe I can't eat AS MUCH as I could before, I can definitely eat whatever kind of food I want. It's definitely frustrating. I am hoping it will become easier to lose weight (and harder to eat!) after getting my first fill. I go in the day before Thanksgiving! So it might help me out that I will be on full liquids on Turkey Day! The mashed potatoes would have killed me on mushies!

I didn't know that we had to go back on a liquid diet after a fill. Do you know for how long you are on liquids for after fills and if you have to then go back on soft foods again before you can eat solids?

My doctor has me do a day of clear liquid and a day of full liquids after a fill then I can go back to life as normal.

Did you get your first fill?

By the way, you are doing a great job!

Thank you!! No I have not had a fill yet. I get my first fill this coming Monday. Do you have to fast before the fill?

You should check with your surgeon because some don't require you to fast. I have to fast for 6 hours before, I can drink water though.

Don't worry. It is normal what you are feeling. I had my first fill on Monday 11-9. And now I finally have restriction. Before the fill I felt hungry all of the time also. I am good now. Although I haven't weighed myself this week, I can already tell I have lost this week. ( I will update my weight loss ticker on Monday) I have this weird thing where I only get on the scale once a week.

I am full faster, and hungry less.

Make sure you watch those portions! Even though you have more room and could eat more now It is not a good idea! Stick to Proteins and greens, never more then 1 cup.

And keep working out.

Keep up the good work. Your doing fine!

i am in the same boat as you. i had my surgery on 10/13. i was fine and lost 21 pounds the first few weeks. now i go up and down 2 pounds here and there. i get so mad. i am eating pretty good and exercising. but i am stuck too.i get my first fill on dec 3rd. that is such a long way away. i have no restriction or problems getting anything down. so i am trying to behave until my fill. good luck to you too.