Are you always hungry?

[Patsy G 0]

Thank you Jack for sharing your profound posting, very interesting. Gotta love it!

[Monica S 1]

I was banded 5/24/2006 and first fill of .6cc on 6/27/2006 and didn't fill any restriction. Had 2nd fill on 7/12/2006 of .6cc making a total of 1cc, I still don't fill any restriction. I can eat WAY more than a cup with no problem, but I am hungry ALL the time. Why? Is there a reason for this? I am going to schedule another fill soon because this just isn't right. Why should I be hungry all the time, my stomach just growls, and I drink lots of Water, so it's not that. Thanks for your help.

It took me 5 fills and 2.8 ccs in a 4 cc band before I wasn't hungry all the time. My doctor told me I'm unusual, but it really took a while. But it will happen eventually if you keep at it. Some of us just need a tighter band than others.

[Stitchy 0]

I have a 4cc band. My doctor is pretty agressive. He wanted to put in 2cc for my very first fill. We compromised on 1.5 (I was going camping that weekend and didn't want any problems). His attitude is that you need a FILL for this to work. So, maybe you just don't have enough yet.

Good luck.

[kimmason 0]

hi all

okay i am getting hungry just reading this stuff and I am worried. I went for consultation today and decided to go for it and paid up.My surgery is in Toronto Aug 10th, and I am reading about sizes like 7 mm as an example and how many cc..am i supposed toknow this stuff, I wasn't told what size band and if I am going tobe hungry,,why am i going to spend money i do not have??? help!

[Patsy G 0]

It took me 5 fills and 2.8 ccs in a 4 cc band before I wasn't hungry all the time. My doctor told me I'm unusual, but it really took a while. But it will happen eventually if you keep at it. Some of us just need a tighter band than others.

Monica,

I too have a 4 cc band and I'm thinking the same as you, I just haven't reached the right fill level yet. Thanks! I'm going for another fill on 7/31/06, this time I will suggest that they put a whole 1 cc in there and see how that works and that would make 2 cc's in a 4 cc band. Have a great day and thanks again!

[Patsy G 0]

I have a 4cc band. My doctor is pretty agressive. He wanted to put in 2cc for my very first fill. We compromised on 1.5 (I was going camping that weekend and didn't want any problems). His attitude is that you need a FILL for this to work. So, maybe you just don't have enough yet.

Good luck.

Stitchy, I wish they would be more aggressive with my fills. I have an appointment for my 3rd fill on 7/31/2006 and so far I only have 1 cc in my 4 cc band. Your stats are great, you are doing wonderful. Do you have any secrets of weight loss to share? Thanks for your posting, have a great day.

[Monica S 1]

hi all

okay i am getting hungry just reading this stuff and I am worried. I went for consultation today and decided to go for it and paid up.My surgery is in Toronto Aug 10th, and I am reading about sizes like 7 mm as an example and how many cc..am i supposed toknow this stuff, I wasn't told what size band and if I am going tobe hungry,,why am i going to spend money i do not have??? help!

Hi Kimmason,

The doctor will decide what size band to put in you, and he or she will guide you through fills. I only asked my doctor how much Fluid is in my band because people on this site were talking about it so much. How much you have in there will affect how tight the opening is between your pouch and the rest of your stomach, and will affect how full you feel. You have to work with your doctor to get proper restriction, meaning you aren't hungry even though you're not eating very much. It takes time and effort and is a trial and error way of doing things. The gastric bypass is more extreme but you will lose more at first. We banders need to be more patient, and we end up doing better in the long run. It just takes time and patience, and believe me, it can be very frustrating. You're in for a permanent life change, and it doesn't happen overnight.