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My surg. date was 3/20/07. had 1st fill 4/09/07, I'm HUNGRY. I think about food all the time. Is this old behavior? Will this get better?

Hi Linda, it will get better. It sometimes takes a couple of fills before you feel good restriction and get your appetite shut down. Make sure you are making healthy food choices with protein, fruits, veggies and fiber. Good luck. Mona

Thanks Mona, I really needed to hear your words of wisdom. My 2nd fill is May7th. Thank you so much. Linda

Hey, Linda....how are you doing??? And till you get to what I call "the perfect fill" you will be hungry but after that it's clear sailing.... and the pounds will just melt away. Just remember after you get to that point you won't be hungry!! I rarly get hungry. Be sure to come to the meeting the first tuesdat...Later and Lighter, Beth

I am having the same problem. I haven't had a fill yet. That is to be May 16th but I am finding now that I am off the liquid diet once I start eating I can't stop. Do you have any suggestons. Has things gotten better for you?

THAT Is ex. the same thing that was happening to me. I had my first fill the 16th of April, and another one today. The thing that i noticed right away was that I could tell when i was full. My appetite has settled down, I still get hungry, but not like you are talking about. My eating has slowed down a lot, and the amount has decreased considerably. Patience, patience, patience, I wanted it to be working right away. I can't believe that its starting to happen.

Linda, Thank you so much for encouragement. I have been so afraid that I am doing something wrong or stretched my band. Not that I'm eating alot cause I'm not eating anything like I was before surgery. I know that it is going to trial and error but I am now in an entire different world now. There are moments I think what have I done other than I am feeling much better and my energy is increasing daily. Thank you for just listening

Linda, sounds like you have a good handle on it!!!Keep up the good work and hope to see you at the next meeting...later and Lighter, Beth