Still hungry ????

[mmartin3 3]

Just had my first fill of 3ccs a week ago and I am hungry ALL the time. I think I have already gained all the weight I lost on the pre and post op diet and I am only 3 weeks post surgery. Hope this gets better, after all this money I'm spending! What is the likelihood I will reach "green zone" after 2nd fill? Will my appetite at least diminish?

[Soonergal91 20]

I'm kinda wondering the same thing....6wks post...4cc on 1st fill yesterday. But I'm not hungry all the time...I'm trying to figure out what I am.

[SweetTeach 17]

I had first fill of 3 cc also. I haven't felt much of a change. I haven't gained but I also haven't lost any more weight. I feel like I am restricting myself more than the band is at this point which sometimes still leaves me hungry or frustrated. I am going on the 7/10 and I will see how much more they are willing to put in. Hope this gets easier soon!

[B-52 7,113]

My first fill was 4 weeks after surgery...4cc's....2nd fill was 2 cc's 4 weeks after that....during that time I gained weight....

Took 3 good fills, 12 weeks after surgery before I started to tell a difference....and that was not easy...not at first, took a whole year from surgery to get into that "Groove"

[mmartin3 3]

Thanks for the replies. I was beginning to believe that I am somehow resistent to the power of the band ????. I get fill this Friday and hope it will make it easier to make the right food choices because its practically impossible for me right now.

[SweetTeach 17]

Today I am 2 months post op. I had my second fill 2 days ago. I only lost 3 lbs. in 3 weeks with the 3 cc. Fourth of July weekend was full of temptation. Potato salad, macaroni salad and tons of grilled food. I managed to just eat my slider burger that I brought and then was pretty full and ok with very light snacking. I now feel a little tighter. I forgot to ask how much more they put in the band. I just ordered a kids meal at Cracker Barrel last night and was good with that. Eating at social times is the hardest for me. I also started exercising today besides walking. I bought the 21 day fix with the Portion Control containers and I highly recommend it! They have a modified version of every exercise. During the week I have my routine with what I bring for Breakfast and lunch and that seems to be working. Good luck, I think it's hardest in the beginning and will get easier. I hope to lose 2 lbs. a week now. ????

[Princess Peaches 0]

I have had one fill which has made no difference. In fact, I swear I'm eating more, but I think that's because I'm feeling anxious about whether it will work for me. The more anxious I feel the more I eat which is not ideal. I'm convinced though once I know it's working I will calm down and hopefully get on with my life without obsessing. My second fill is on Monday. My surgeon thinks it might take 3 fills before there is a real impact. Fingers cross it will come sooner!

[Jellybean67 0]

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

I had my first fill five weeks post surgery. Unfortunately, I seem to be more hungry all of a sudden.

[parisshel 1,892]

You may need more fill, but also it is important to distinguish between head hunger and real hunger.

When I think I'm hungry, I ask myself if some chicken breast and green Beans sounds good.

If it doesn't, but "cake" sounds really good, then I know it is not real hunger, but head hunger.

You may need more fill, but also it is important to distinguish between head hunger and real hunger.

When I think I'm hungry, I ask myself if some chicken breast and green Beans sounds good.

If it doesn't, but "cake" sounds really good, then I know it is not real hunger, but head hunger.

[taijos 17]

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

I have been banded exactly 2 years this month. I must admit, I haven't really followed the restrictions or eating the correct food, etc, not until recently. I found a new surgeon in August, and I think I am finally in the green zone. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months, so I am on the right track. I too feel hungry, but when I eat, I realize that is really in my head. I can only eat a very very small amount of food now. There are times that my head says I am famished, and want to eat a "real" meal, however when I set down to eat, and eat a few forks full, I am done. So, you will get there. I have a 5 3/4 cc fill now.

[LessOfMe0503 157]

I had my first fill about 4 weeks after surgery. He put 2 ccs in, which brought me to 6 cc. I went for my 2nd appt this week and I had lost 20 pounds between appts. He said I may not be "in the green zone" but that I was doing really well and he didn't feel like I needed a fill at that moment.

The secret for me had been all about my head game. I choose simple foods that are easy to Portion Control. I eat for a certain length of time and stop. I am eating 4-6 times a day but my doc said it was working for me so it was ok.

Exercise has been key as well. I'm not doing anything fancy- just walking but I've increased my length to 2 miles a walk.