HELP

[Kai-shek 230]

I had my first fill on 4/26 my doctor said come back in 8 weeks. I have felt no restriction and I am hanging on for dear life with my dieting. Each day I get more hungry and it is getting difficult, I can also eat anything. I want to phone and ask him if I can come back after three weeks but I am scared he will think I am not trying hard enough. What do you guys think?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

call him and see what he says......the worst is he can say is no... eat more Protein and drink alot to help with the hunger part..btw, you are doing so well...proud of you.

[Toddy 758]

You're in the phase that is commonly known as Bandster Hell, aptly named because the band really isn't much help at this stage. It took me three fills to feel any restriction. Hang in there and try your hardest to follow the band rules. Like CG said, focus on the Protein and drink lots of water! It will get better!

Also, go ahead and call your doctor; it can't hurt!!

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I had my first fill on 4/26 my doctor said come back in 8 weeks. I have felt no restriction and I am hanging on for dear life with my dieting. Each day I get more hungry and it is getting difficult, I can also eat anything. I want to phone and ask him if I can come back after three weeks but I am scared he will think I am not trying hard enough. What do you guys think?

Go ahead and call him, be honest with him. Honestly it is "probably" going to take you more than a couple of fills to start getting the hunger suppression from the band, but at least you will be closer.

[Mandymoo13 111]

Definately give him a ring! I felt the same way so I sent an email to the nurses at my clinic. They moved up my appointment and told me to call if I would like to just "chat" any time, any day. I did threaten to duct tape my mouth at one point.........