Post 1st Fill, still hungry + no wt loss

[Smiley2013 8]

So my surgery date was 8/15, I got 1.3cc during surgery, got my first fill last Tues...3cc so that brings me to a grand total of 4.3cc in my band. Not sure which band size I have. Worked out once last week, my weight has not budged for weeks, and I'm like !!!!!HUNGRY!!!!! I'm feeling like how I was feeling pre-band, always hungry. I'm feeling a little depressed, I can't even lie. My next fill is in about 3 weeks. (Sigh) I know I'm supposed to be watching what I eat but it's hard when I feel like I want to eat everything in sight. I'm feeling a little down now :-(

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

You don't have to wait until you're scheduled for your next fill, you can call and let the provider know that the one you got was not enough and you need a bit more. I had to do that and my surgeon didn't hesitate to get me back in. They'd rather do that than for you to stop progressing...or even worse, start gaining weight again.

[Smiley2013 8]

Thank you for the suggestion PrettyThick1...I thought I had to wait until my next appt. I'll call reschedule for an earlier date.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Smiley -- you will get there! Congratulations on the surgery, recovery and now on to getting the fill right. It's all happening.........

[jenn9585 39]

that's a normal thing in the beginning... they call this part of the surgery lap band hell because you've had the surgery and your expecting it to work right away and it doesn't work like that unfortunately... you will eventually catch up on your fills and it will do wonders... I agree that you can call the surgeon and ask for a fill but it will depend on the surgeon this is your healing time and that's what they may tell you! and as hard as it is and believe me I know how hard it is I def cheated during that time after surgery and im sure there are many of us out there who did but the only thing you can do is try your hardest to stay on track with you diet!

[dawalsh 919]

You don't have to wait until you're scheduled for your next fill' date=' you can call and let the provider know that the one you got was not enough and you need a bit more. I had to do that and my surgeon didn't hesitate to get me back in. They'd rather do that than for you to stop progressing...or even worse, start gaining weight again.[/quote']

Wow, I thought I had to wait as well. My last fill was August 5th and because I was traveling I was given a fill appointment of Sept. 19th. I'm 8 months post op and still have not hit the green zone. I usually go to my doctor every 4 weeks so I'm anxious to get my next fill. It's a 2 1/2 hour drive to my surgeon's office so I just can't drop everything and go for a same day appointment with my surgeon. I'm patiently waiting until the 19th for my fill but have to admit I do get hungry but I am keeping my calories under control and hopefully my next fill will be the one that will be my sweet spot.

[merryKerry 44]

Wow' date=' I thought I had to wait as well. My last fill was August 5th and because I was traveling I was given a fill appointment of Sept. 19th. I'm 8 months post op and still have not hit the green zone. I usually go to my doctor every 4 weeks so I'm anxious to get my next fill. It's a 2 1/2 hour drive to my surgeon's office so I just can't drop everything and go for a same day appointment with my surgeon. I'm patiently waiting until the 19th for my fill but have to admit I do get hungry but I am keeping my calories under control and hopefully my next fill will be the one that will be my sweet spot.[/quote']

As far as I'm aware you have too wait two weeks between fills to allow time for any swelling (?) To go down and for you to get used to the last top up...maybe worth asking though although I'm sure each doc has their own thoughts :-)

[Smiley2013 8]

Hi Smiley -- you will get there! Congratulations on the surgery' date=' recovery and now on to getting the fill right. It's all happening.........[/quote']

Thanks Bandista...I'm still excited about this journey and taking it one day at a time

[Smiley2013 8]

that's a normal thing in the beginning... they call this part of the surgery lap band hell because you've had the surgery and your expecting it to work right away and it doesn't work like that unfortunately... you will eventually catch up on your fills and it will do wonders... I agree that you can call the surgeon and ask for a fill but it will depend on the surgeon this is your healing time and that's what they may tell you! and as hard as it is and believe me I know how hard it is I def cheated during that time after surgery and im sure there are many of us out there who did but the only thing you can do is try your hardest to stay on track with you diet!

I will call my surgeon this week as I didn't have a chance to do so today and see what he says

[merryKerry 44]

I will call my surgeon this week as I didn't have a chance to do so today and see what he says

Hey ...how things going for you ?