I was banded on 1/19 and I was not what I called Hungry before surgery for about 48 hours but by day four or five I was getting some of that old school hunger but I know that most of it is in my head. I am working through it though and I have lost 23 pounds as of this morning. Just drink your shake and stop gang. Let the day pass and don't think about food. It is a ticket to a new life free from the bonds of eating. Hope this helps.