Strange........first fill today.....

[Mcrutchky 30]

I have been hungrier today than in the last month!! I hope tomorrow will be better! I know my appetite is supposed to go down but really!! ?............frustrated!

[NaNa 878]

First fills are rarely effective, it usually take about 3-5 (every 4-6 weeks) before your band works optimally, for some people it takes a bit longer, depending on how much is added each time.

After each subsequent fill, and you notice you are getting near your green zone, your fills should get smaller and smaller.

Give it about 2 weeks, for many people it takes about 2 weeks before the fill settles in. This is why it is very important to see your surgeon every 4-6 weeks the first year to ensure you get your band working properly, sometimes it may take many tweaks, or small unfills to get it adjusted in the green zone for effective weight loss.

Getting the band sure requires patience! But hang in there, you will get restricted soon, keep eating Protein first, and veggies if you have room and measure your food up to 3 to 4 oz.

[Mcrutchky 30]

Thanks for your response. I guess I was hoping to be less hungry due to swelling that I expected to happen. If only temporary :-)

[line-dancer 810]

I took a few fills b4 for I didn't feel hungery and my one cup was enough the beginning is hard and just like every other diet in the beginning the habits we deveopled only chances with new rules for eating but it will happen for you...the band isn't an easy way to loss weight it works by keeping you satisfied on a small amount of food forever....this will change in time just hang in there.