I had my first fill

[mell 0]

I lost 15 pounds before the surgery, and after the surgery I lost in a total of 25 pounds. But now I am very disappointed, I had the fill last week, about 4 cc. I still feel hungry and am not loosing anymore weight. Besides that, I feel I can eat everything and drink any amount, I do not feel any difference in having the Lap Band.

[HeatherinCA 10]

The band will never stop you from eating. You have to stop yourself. Are you really hungry or is it mental? All it really should do it make you not hungry.

[Sperry 1]

I haven't had a fill yet ,and I fill the same also HUNGRY... I am losing and thats what we want to do. I thought this lapband would make me full after eating 2oz of food....I WANT THIS FAT TO GO AWAY. QUICK......(LOL) Pray for me

[mell 0]

I still hungry, but what make me disappointed is that i am able to drink a lot more than i should and this goes the same for food.

The band will never stop you from eating. You have to stop yourself. Are you really hungry or is it mental? All it really should do it make you not hungry.

[ElfiePoo 109]

At 8 cc I could still eat and drink as much as I *wanted* and I haven't felt 'full' since surgery. Some people do get physical restriction...many more don't.

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[amberakamom 13]

I wouldn't worry about it yet, it could take a few more fills.

[Jess55 97]

I guess I am lucky to some extent. I can eat my Protein and veggies and rarely have the starch and I feel full. I am almost 6 weeks post op and when I thought I was getting my first fill 5 days ago my doc said he wanted me to heal more. Even though I'd only lost 2 lbs in 4 weeks. The only problem is the scale isn't moving much. I'm going to be playing around with my eating/exercise to see what works.

I thought on Friday I might have lost my fullness because I felt hungry all day, but I think it was all because I only had a Protein shake for Breakfast.

[HeatherinCA 10]

I still hungry, but what make me disappointed is that i am able to drink a lot more than i should and this goes the same for food.

You should be able to drink as much as you want.. food you gotta physically limit. Also you make sure you aren't drinking while you are eating correct?

[irene2502 0]

Stay positive. you are doing great. It took me 5 fills to reach my sweet spot as of last week. i am at 9cc right now and feel great. I may be a little hungry in the morning but after my coffee and Protein Shake, I am good for about 4 hours. Eat your Protein first and veggies last and you will stay fuller longer. It took us a long time to put on this weight and it wont come off overnight. It has taken me some months to reach this philosophy. Each day is a new day. If I screw up there is always the next day to do it over again the right way. Now I just need to start exercising on a regular basis. Stay strong I know you can do it.

[honk 780]

I am now at 10 CC's after possibly 8 fills. I think I may have restriction. My fill was a week ago so we'll see how it stays. Until you have restriction this is a will power diet.

In regards to restriction. I think I may be one of those peeople who senses they are no longer hungry vs. feeling full. I don't really stop eating because I feel full like I did before surgery. After a couple minutes I get the sensation of being full. Presurgery I did'nt neccessarity have that happen. Though I had read in articles that it takes up to half an hour for your brain to get the message you really are full.

A previous poster mentioned thinking they will be full after a couple of ounces. That should never be true even after restriction. My doctor says I should be getting 3 oz of Protein PLUS veggies. There are people on this site who say they get full on just a few bites. Three oz of meat is a more than 2-3 bites.

[amyloveslou 11]

funny I was just talking about this with my girlfriend. after surgery i was sooo full after 3 bites. im post op like 6 weeks and I feel i sometimes can eat like i used to.. I am fuller for a longer period of time. i see some people count calories i though about trying that too.... the scale didnt move this week. my weigh in is tomorrow.... crossing my fingers !!

amy

[mell 0]

Thank you so much guys!!!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I lost 15 pounds before the surgery, and after the surgery I lost in a total of 25 pounds. But now I am very disappointed, I had the fill last week, about 4 cc. I still feel hungry and am not loosing anymore weight. Besides that, I feel I can eat everything and drink any amount, I do not feel any difference in having the Lap Band.

I too had my first fill last week. He put in 3.5cc and I dont know if its where I will need to be but I noticed a difference immediatly. It may be that another fill is needed in your case.

I too was hoping to be full after 3-4 botes but that isnt happening... its more like 8-10 bites depending on what it is....so until I get to that point I am sticking with 1000 calories a day. For me I know that will result in a 2-3 lbs loss per week.

My next appointment is in 2 weeks so it will be interesting to see what happens.

[Yetta2u 3]

I pray for you.. at least you are loosing, I do not have a fill and I have not lost any more weight since my surgery. (12-15) Pray for me as well, I am sooo discouraged

I haven't had a fill yet ,and I fill the same also HUNGRY... I am losing and thats what we want to do. I thought this lapband would make me full after eating 2oz of food....I WANT THIS FAT TO GO AWAY. QUICK......(LOL) Pray for me

[Tami_819 17]

Mell, no one mentioned what your diet might be. Are you keeping a journal & watching what choices you make & how much? I'm not sure what your diet is, but if you aren't doing that, it might help to see where one of the problems are. Keep track of your calories, Protein, Water and exercise. It's easy to look back & say "yeah, i ate this this & that" but when you have to write it you say "WOW, i didn't remember to write everything down or how much extra i had". It helps keep me in check. If you are still hungry, perhaps adjust the protein, maybe you aren't getting enough. Maybe it's head game & if that's the case, you have to know you are eating the right kinds of food and in the right amounts and then win the battle within. For me, the band isn't at restriction yet, but by controlling my intake & exercising faithfully, the weight is coming off and i know that if i should need it, i will get a fill.

You can do it, just don't give up. Good luck!