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Has anyone else had this problem? I was banded in July 2011 and had a few fills in the following months after surgery. Two weeks fter my third fill I started feeling really tight, couldnt get food down so I went for an unfill amd felt better. Two weeks later I was too tight again and got another unfill. I got a fill on Jan 10 and again I'm feeling tight. I have 4ccs in a 10 cc band, and I dont know why I am getting tight two weeks after a fill. Any thoughts?

Overall I have been satisfied with the lap band and have had few problems. Yesterday I had a bad vomiting episode and today it is hard to keep food down without major slime. I've had three fills and the last one was a few weeks ago. Any thoughts?

Banded July 7. After three easy fills, very happy to hit Onederland. I hope steady weight loss continues.

Had first fill on Monday a month after surgery; I now have 4ccs in my 10 cc band. I had liquids/mushies Monday and Tues. and I was pretty hungry. Now I am back to solids and doing ok. Can anyone explain what restriction feels like?

Got my first fill today...quick and painless. My band now has 4ccs. Now I'm back to liquids for a few days. Will keep you posted and would love to hear about other first-time fill experiences.

I was banded on July 7. The first few weeks were painful and uncomfortable but 18 days out I am starting to feel like me again. For the first two weeks I stuck to the liquids and mushies diet and lost 17 lbs including the weeklong low-carb diet. I havent lost any weight since then. I have been trying more types of food and no major issues as long as I chew, chew, chew. My first fill is Aug 8, hoping it will bring some restriction. Just checking in to see how others are doing at this stage.

Getting my first fill on Monday after July 7 surgery--a bit anxious!

First few weeks are hard and you may be hungry and uncomfortable but it will get better. A month post-op and I feel pretty good and can eat most anything as long as I chew and take small bites. We'll see how I feel after my first fill on Monday!

I got banded on July 7 and I'm going for my first fill on Monday which makes me a bit nervous. The first few weeks post-op were kind of torturous with the liquids and mushies, stomach and back aches. At this point I feel much better and can eat most anything as long as I chew and take small bites--salad with grilled chicken, eggs, mac n cheese, fudgsicles, cheese, etc. I have had a few painful stuck episodes but I'm learning.

In the past week I have been experimenting with all types of food, even eating out, and for the most part I am doing ok. I eat slowly, take small bites and chew a lot. My only problem is that sometimes I overeat falling back onj old habits which leads to a bad tummy ache. After the liquids phase wight loss has plateaued but so far it is a learning experience.

The first two weeks after surgery on July 7 I was painfully hungry--logical when all you have is protein shakes and broth. About 10 days in I had creamy tomato soup and mashed potatoes which were heavenly. Almost three weeks out I am feeling better and eating more substantial food. I remember how hungry I was and it will get better!

I was banded July 7 and have lost 17 lbs since I started the pre-op diet on July 2. I've plateaued in the past week but I am eating more after the two-week liquids mushy stage. First fill is Aug 8

I was banded on 7-7 and I am right there with you. Mashed potatoes, chicken and mac and cheese (all chewed very well) have helped but no idea I'd be so hungry.

I got banded om 7/7 and was in constant pain--back pain, sucher pain, feeling hungry. I just started trying more mushy foods and I feel better. Reading these posts makes me feel better to know the discomfort will pass and I will be ok soon and not hungry.

I was banded on 7/7. Since then I have felt constant pain and/or discomfort. Sometimes it is my back, mostly my stomach. I can't tell if it is hunger pains or the suchers but I never really feel good. Does anyone else feel this? I hope my doctor has some advice during my post-op next week.

I had outpatient surgery on July 7. I have never had surgery before and I live alone so it is a bit challenging. The first few days on liquids were ok (except one bad night of dry heaving) but now I feel what seem to be hunger pains. Could it be?

Ate some mashed potatoes and well chewed chicken today one week post- surgery. I dont feel hungry anymore but not sure if I ate too much.

Are you feeling any better? I have been feeling the same way with extreme, almost unbearable, hunger pains and back pain. I am also extremely tired even a week after surgery. I hope it gets better.