I was banded on 12/31, it was great no issues at all. I didn't really get hungry until this past week, now I'm hungry 2 hours after I eat and craving things I shouldn't have.

I am eating semi-soft foods, nothing crunchy or fibrous yet. I don't drink while eating, and wait 30 minutes after I eat. I quit soda all together, drinking no cal water instead and have even given up alcohol.

I was doing so well to start off, now I'm getting depressed and losing motivation. I am scheduled for my first fill on 1/29 and just pray that helps.

Sounds like your ready for your first fill. Have you wondered how much that will be till you hit your sweet spot?

Yeah, I'm pre-band and I'm already trying to mentally prepare for both "bander hell" (post op liquids) and maybe even worse...that period you're going through where you don't have restriction yet and many start gaining again...hang in there; the elusive sweet spot is coming your way! Get lots of protein as it will help with the hunger.

I'm not sure how many fills or how many cc's of saline until they find your sweet spot. I think everyone is a little different. I have read plenty of blog entries where folks don't even need a fill, the band itself is fine. I'm not one of those lucky folks. The PA in my surgeons office is the one who performs most of the fills. I have talked to several folks who won't have anyone else do them because he is so good. His reputation is 2 fills usually does the trick. Fingers crossed!