HUNGRIER after my fill?

[juliansmom2003 3]

I had my third fill on Thursday the 22nd (under fluoro). My doc had me on liquids Thursday, Friday and Saturday, mushies on Sunday and today I'm back on normal food.

I am actually hungrier than the days I was on liquids! I am literally starving 2 hours after my meals! What gives? I have a total of about 5.2 in a 14 cc band. How long should I wait before calling the doc's office to ask for another fill? I know some have had their fills kick in a week or so after (that happened to me the last time), but my doctor books fills about a month or so out, so I am tempted to start harrassing them now.

Has anyone had an issue like this where they were hungrier after a fill? I was hoping this one would really get me to the "sweet spot". According to the doc, he said I had perfect restriction (at least that's what the screen showed). :thumbup:

[DaChanginQueen 0]

Have you tried looking at the types of food you are eatting? Have you let too many carbs creep back in? That can definetly awaken the appetite. Are you drinking too soon after eatting? It looks like you've been doing great so far so you obviously know what to do so maybe log what you are eatting and look for a pattern to see whats triggering your appetite.

BTW I would call and try and get in asap. I just had a fill last Thursday and scheduled my appt b4 I left for 1mnth. After getting back on solids I realize there is no change in restriction so I just called this morning to bump it up to this coming Monday. No sense waiting IMO. Good luck!!

Edited April 27, 2010 by DaChanginQueen

[juliansmom2003 3]

It's so weird. I just got off the phone with them to discover that I am almost half full! Holy crap!

My band holds 10 ccs and apparently I am currently at 4.9 They made me an appointment to come back in, but it's all so nuts, since my doc does the fills under fluoro, so why the heck would I not be restricted all of a sudden??? Anyway, we'll see what happens. Crazy how the body works.....

[michael watkins 0]

juliansmom: i thought that you had a 14cc band? how long do you have to wait inbetween fills?

[juliansmom2003 3]

juliansmom: i thought that you had a 14cc band? how long do you have to wait inbetween fills?

So did I until I called the doc's office to confirm, then I got a surprise lol.

I swear my doc takes vacation every month, so it always takes me about 4 weeks to get in for another one. I am scheduled for May 20. I am wondering what I should do now though. I am staying satisfied a little longer in between meals, but I am not satisfied with just 8 ounces and my bites are pretty big and not giving me issues. The issues with being hungry in between meals seem to have eased up a little. I swear I'll never figure this thing out.

When are you scheduled to go back?

[michael watkins 0]

i was told that i have the larger band in me. so i assumed it was the 14cc but i guess i better check huh? lol i havnt set up another fill apt.yet he said wait a few weeks and see how i feel.its been a little over a week and i feel the same so im going to have to set up another i think.

[laptabanda 0]

I had my first fill yesterday & don't feel any difference. I feel the same as I did w/o the band. The PA stuck me several times before she supposedly found the port. How does one know if they actually got the solution into the port. I am bruised & the area surrounding the port area is swollen. Hmmm...

[jwilder12345 0]

I had my first fill on Thursday.... OMG I am more hungry now then I was before... I havnt figured out if its that I am eating less.. and thats why I am hungry sooner... UGG!!! not good!