After the fill - what am I looking for????

[LundyLane 0]

I got my first fill today and the doctor said if your still hungry come back on Monday for another fill. My question is, what am I looking for, not being hungry? Or a feeling of tight after eating??

I just ate a whole 6oz can of tuna fish with mayo & relish and I'm not hungry but I don't feel any change from yesterday's feelings after eating. To be honest I still want to eat just because I'm bored.........so I'm trying to stop that and just eat when I'm hungry, which has been taking some real thought :tt1:

I'm going to see if I can hold off until dinner, because yesterday I was getting REALLY hungry shortly after lunch.< /span>

I am up in the air because I need to change my work schedule around on Monday if I think I need another fill.

[anewhope35 0]

Hey I have a 10cc band also and it took me five fills to get to where i wake up in the morning and i am not hungry and cannot eat more than 4 oz. i have 8.2cc in my band and have lost 5lbs in 4 days. i got a fill on saturday. you will feel the difference. you will have to drink your Water slowly. that is how i can tell. i have restriction even with drinking fluids. Good luck it may take a couple more fills to get there but you will.

Lisa

[juliegeraci 7]

If you are eating 6 oz of tuna and hungry shortly thereafter you need a fill. It typically takes a few fills to get there. Good luck.

[bonbon 0]

I had my first fill (1cc) last week and don't feel any different. I feel like I am eating too much and too often and the weight loss has stopped after a good month. I lost 24lbs with 2 weeks before surgery and these 4 weeks after.(banded on May 19th). I don't think the 1cc fill did anything to help. I feel hungry and can eat anything I try. Should I call the Dr and ask for another fill sooner than July 15th or wait?? Would he even do another fill sooner?? I guess I need some encouragement. I feel like I am slipping into my old habits. I am off work for the summer (work at a school) and should use the time to exercise and recoup from a hectic year, but it's old news already. I find myself using the "B" word alot-BORED!

Thanks for the info.

Bonbon:confused_smile:

[deb512 0]

oh my goodness are you me!!!

I had my first fill 2CC's on June 6th and I'm not feeling any different and I feel like I'm slipping in to bad habits again too. I can't get an appointment to see my surgeon until July 17th and that is scaring me. I lost 20 pounds since my surgery on April 21st of this year. I'm glad I came to this board to see I'm not the only one.

Debbie

[bonbon 0]

Thanks for the reply Debbie,

Looks like we are not alone. I know with ANY "diet" I've ever been on I don't last long. THis WILL be different. I felt hopeful just getting your reply, knowing that it isn't just me. We should BOTH be excited about our progress so far and not let set backs get to us (easier said than done). I'll keep you in my thoughts. I'm starting over TODAY!

Have a great day!

Bonnie

[deb512 0]

you can e-mail me anytime. I need to feel that someone else is going through this too. Lets enjoy each size until we reach our goal. I was a 3x and now a 1x or 18W feels good, I haven't seen this size in 2 years and it's only been 2 months since my surgery.

Deb

[ladybird 0]

I was banded 5-12-08 and lost weight the first month. the last few weeks, I went back to my old tricks and started to gain some weight back.

just had my first fill a few days ago and it doesn't feel like it's doing much. the nurse who "filled" me said I could come back sooner if I was still hungry. how long do you guys think I should wait? How soon after the "fill" should you know it's up to maximum efficiency?

[bonbon 0]

Not sure how long to wait, it's been more than 2 weeks since my first fill. I think I am goin gto call my Dr on Monday to see if I can get in sooner than the 17th of July.

I appreciate hearing from everyone. It's a great adventure and I will try to keep my wits about me and not panic when I don't lose an ounce!!

Bonnie