Banded a month ago, no fill yet. Hungry!!

[Macro 0]

Hi all,

Just looking for some reassurance...

I was banded a month ago, lost about 12kg from pre-surgery Optifast and the week after surgery. Haven't lost anything since and I am getting hungry again.

My first fill is scheduled for this coming Tuesday...so do you think that will assist with my hunger?

Mandy

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It honestly depends on your surgeon, you, your band, how much fill you get etc...

I know often here in the US it takes several fills for that "sated" feeling. My doc's average is 6 months post op, before you really start losing and have satiety on a small amount of food.

Some surgeons fill more quickly and there are pros and cons to that.

Just realize being hungry now is normal. It's not a diet, it's a process and it really is a new way of "relating" to food and weight loss. So keep the faith. If it doesn't happen for you Tuesday, it WILL happen.

[jujuvee 0]

Hi Mandy. Are you eating solid foods or are you still on mushies? I only ask because if you are on still on mushies then the next phase (solids) may help with your hunger. I was so ready for my first fill but my surgeon decided not to give me one because I was losing great and once he let me start eating solid foods such as chicken, pork, hard boiled eggs and even pita bread I realized that I did have restriction I just didn't realize it because I was not challenging my band with the right foods. Now I am 4 months out and still no fill.

If you are on solids and still hungry then it sounds like you are ready for a fill.

[Macro 0]

Hi Mandy. Are you eating solid foods or are you still on mushies? I only ask because if you are on still on mushies then the next phase (solids) may help with your hunger. I was so ready for my first fill but my surgeon decided not to give me one because I was losing great and once he let me start eating solid foods such as chicken, pork, hard boiled eggs and even pita bread I realized that I did have restriction I just didn't realize it because I was not challenging my band with the right foods. Now I am 4 months out and still no fill.

If you are on solids and still hungry then it sounds like you are ready for a fill.

Still on mushies, so I really appreciate your advice on what more solid foods may provide. My dietitian has asked me to try toast for the first time on the 30/7, so that will be a bit of a milestone.

Hey, if you don't mind me asking, what does "PB" mean in people's posts?

Mandy

[jujuvee 0]

It means productive burp, they say it's not like throwing up but bringing the stuck food back up in a non violent way.... Hopefully Restless will come back and expkaine it better, she has lot's of band knowledge.... In my opinion when she talks.... Listen!!!!