I was banded on 10/24. I started getting very hungry by week 2. My surgeon said this is normal. Once your stomach isn't swollen anymore from the surgery your stomach is basically the way it was pre-surgery. I've been just as hungry as I was before the surgery. She said its to be expected and to also expect to gain some weight once on the food sections. I'm on 'mushy' foods but have been able to eat some toast also. I had lost 12 pounds pre banding, lost 7 after surgery, and have now gained 2.4 back. So at a total loss of 16.6. I am having a hard time with the fact that I gained some back. She said its normal but it doesn't feel normal to me. This week I maintained. I am 2 1/2 weeks from fill and freaking out. :help: