I was banded 3/25 and have only lost 7 pounds, however I only have a total of 40 to lose. I am feeling very discouraged because I have not experienced the feeling of fullness or decreased appetite. I have to eat every 4 hours or I have intense hunger pains. I am eating about 15-1600 calories per day, and 60-80 grams of protein. I am still feeling obsessed with food. I will have my first fill tomorrow--my doctor does not fill the band until one month after surgery. My friends who have had the banding are puzzled by my lack of fullness but swear I will feel it after my fill tomorrow. My friend also says I am eating too much and will stretch out the pouch. Do I even have a pouch when I haven't been filled yet? I am also having a lot of problems with upper abdominal intense gas pains. Am taking gasX which helps. The pain is at the worst when 4 hours have passed without eating. I am feeling alone and frustrated and like I wasted a huge amount of money to have this done. I also heard I should be on liquids day before and day after a fill. True? I am confused so please help.
