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Hi All.

I had my first fill this past Thursday, June 10, 3 cc's.

Sometimes I feel really hungry. I have a minimal amount to eat, for example, a small, sliced up Tomato, and half a slice of baked salmon.

I begin to feel like I'm bursting and can't even finish the rest of the salmon. So I stop. But then I begin to fell hungry again like 3-4 hours later. Is this normal, or do I need another 1/2-1 cc?

Thanx.

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I just had my first fill too on Friday but I am on full liquids til Wed which totally sucks I am starving but even with the broth I am eating I really don't feel all that full. Can't wait to see if there will be a difference as well when I am on full food. I also got 3 cc's

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You are likely not at your sweet spot yet. How far apart will yuor doc do fills? It is a process finding the right amount. Just try to keep under control the best you can. If the hunger is too much, have extra Protein like a string cheese or Protein shake.

Hang in there - you will get there.

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*according to my doctor* and I say these words with the most respect....a half a cup of food should last about four hours. Obviously Protein first, then non starchy veggies. I would say that you are almost to your sweet spot, but that is just me (and I am fairly new.) Good Luck!

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Being hungry in 3 to 4 hours is optimal! It sounds like you have a good balanced appetite. Don't worry. I'd be concerned if you said you were hungry within the hour. Which seems to be my problem. My first fill was absolutely unsuccessful. I had no restriction at all, and 5 weeks later my weightloss has stalled. I bought this exercise video that I am looking forward to starting to see if that helps me, but I can't wait to get my second fill on 6/28.

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I would say that you are at your sweet spot or close to it. However, some people choose to have their bands a little tight. I do not and weight loss is slow for me. I'm okay with that. But I'm hardly ever hungry any more, which is Heaven! My doctor said that sometimes that "hungry switch" just all of a sudden gets turned off. And mine is off! So, I say it's a personal decision that you must make after you read the responses here on this forum. Oh and by the way it took me 5 fills before that "hungry switch" got turned off. Best wishes!!!

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