Question:
How full should I feel at 6 weeks and thereafter when I eat.

I had my surgery on 5/21/2008. I have lost 20 lbs but feel that for the last several weeks, I don't really get as full as quickly as I did the first 3 weeks. I have already gone back to the doctor once to have the fluid put in. I know that now I must be aware of being full myself because previously full meant nothing to me and I would continue to eat no matter what. Basically, I want to know if I should feel the same way I did when I first had surgery. Feeling full was so noticeable and I loved it!!! I dont mind working with the band to lose weight, I just thought that it would help me more. Also, should I ask my doctor to give me an adjustment. I am afraid that he will think that I want the band to do it all for me, which I knew going into this, that it would not do that. I appreciate any input on this....thanks so much.    — joycemarra (posted on July 1, 2008)

June 30, 2008
I felt the same way you did for awhile full and then not full. I had a fill and felt ok...but not as full as I felt I should feel.. I was told I should feel as full as I did at surgery. I think my band is at 6 cc now and I'm definitely full! You might need another fill.
   — Danielle T.

July 1, 2008
In the beginning until you get good restriction you will feel the way you do....but if youare following your guidelines then you will see that you are suppose to be eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food per meal.......if you do this and stay full by drinking your liquids between meals then you will be fine......just remember not to drink with your meals as that will was the food out of your pouch and you will get hungry quicker......practice now taking those small bites and chewing ti mush...if you don't when you do get good restriction you will have a hard time and PB alot......just because you can eat more than the 1/2 to 1 cup doesn't mean you should...stick with those portion sizes....good luck Pam / Ft Worth Bandster Bites Silverawre [email protected]
   — pphillips4720aol.com

July 2, 2008
I had mine on 5/21/08 and have gone through the same. Some days fuller than others on and off kindof thing and I am going for my second fill today. so i think this is pretty normal.
   — Nurse343