Now that I am healing I find I am also getting hungrier. Is this normal. I followed my diet exactly today, making sure I had enough protien, water, etc. and my stomach was growling! I don't get my first fill for three weeks, I though you were supposed to feel less hungry. :confused:

Just hang on, keep up your status, after your fill you will probably go to liquids for 2 days, then mushies for a few days then back to food. Weight loss is a steady thing, with some pausing like for a week to 8 days (for me) but it kicks in and average loss per week for me since Jan has been 2.64#s. I feel great, and I don't get frustrated if I don't loose for 5 days. When I am outside all day, I loose about 1 to 2 kgs. Unbelieveable. Your ok, I am going for my 4th fill next month, I was suppose to get it yesterday but my weight loss kicked in this week--loosing so when your loosing don't get a fill. Sure I may have to pay for it, but ok so be it, not a problem. I eat under 400 cal per meal three times a day. Hope this helps.

Oh my yes. I was STARVING until my first fill. After that I was okay for about a week and then STARVING until my 2nd fill. It is a bit of a slow process here at the beginning. Stay patient and you will get there!

remember-your band is not tightened at all immediately after surgery...so yes, i was hungry! i've had 1 fill, which means my band is only a "little" tight...i still get hungry, but now is a time for healing (internally)..after another fill or two you shouldnt feel so hungry...I make my protein shakes w/a frozen banana and ice instead of water. its much thicker that way (but not too thick to go down smoothly!) and more satisfying!! hang in there!!!!