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Yea, I totally understand!! I have only had 1 fill. I do get really hungry, so while I'm waiting my 30 min after drinking water, I'm getting more hungry, then I eat too fast or too much.I'm really frustrated with all of this. I guess I just haven't given it a chance. I understand you have to find this "sweet spot", but are you screwed until then? Had my surgery on Jan. 7, have lost 13 lbs and standing still... I've lost inches, but the darn scale won't move... I just don't get it...Need ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

I've never been online like this, but here goes. I was banded 1/7/11. Ending week 2 now, but sometimes I feel like I could eat a horse!!! Is it because I'm still in such a pureed state with food. I think I'll never eat soup again! Maybe I could be having trouble finding the difference in being comfortable and being full. I don't feel like I've had enough to eat unless I feel full... Is there suppose to be a feeling when you eat too much. I haven't felt it yet!

I have had only 1 fill in February. I can' tell any difference than before I had it. I did have questions so I met with my nutritionist and got those questions answered. My scales have not moved!!! I have lost inches and I'm down about 1 1/2 size, but I need to see the numbers. Has anyone else had this issue?

I have just had my first fill. 1 month as of today. I think they put 5cc in my band, maybe you should talk to your Dr. Maybe you need 10c in your band. I find myself getting fuller faster, but I don't stay feeling full very long. I think that's what they call the "sweet spot". I read where some people drink protein drinks between meals, but doesn't that sound like too much to eat? I have had a hard time distinguishing between being satisfied and being full. I don't feel full until I'm too full. Talk to your nutritionist. Maybe they can give you some more filling foods suggestions. I'm actually going to mine tomorrow. I'm just not sure how many calories, carbs, etc to have in a day. If you'd like, I'll let you know what is suggested to me. Don't get down...stay positive!

I totally understand the fullness issue. I've just ad my first post surgery Dr. visit and found out that my band has not been tightened yet. No WONDER I've been soooooo hungry!!! They use the first month for healing. I didn't know that! I've eaten alot of crap I should not, but I think it's psychological. I do get tightened up on Friday. I can't wait. I feel like I've wasted a month even with losing 11 lbs. It will be like starting all over again for me? I'm looking sooo forward to eating such small servings. I hope i'm not disappointed. I have felt the pain all the way down when eating certain things. I guess i've eaten too fast. Wish me luck!

OH, I see... Duh.... I didn't know you could have anything like peanut butter or sour cream. I've just been eating the stuff on the list of week 2 foods. I ordered the Bariatric Advantage Whey protein. Hopefully I can add some tuna and chicken starting tomorrow. The shakes sound pretty good. So it's ok to add little tidbits of soft stuff, huh?

What kind of protein shakes do you have. You can use oatmeal? I use the beans for a soup, but how do you incorporate them into a protein shake? Would you share your recipe with me?