nolookinback

Yes, I felt the same way!! I thought there was something wrong with my band...but now 2 fills in...boy do I have restrictions! Enjoy it while you can...things will change real fast once the fills begin!

WOW! All good to know!! The first few weeks I did feel very restricted (now I know it was because I was swollen...lol) Looking forward to my next few fills...they can't come soon enough!!

How much are you eating before you feel full or content?? I got my 1st fill about 2 weeks ago, so I am @ 2.5 cc but I don't notice that big of a difference. I am not just eating a few "bites" and feeling full...as a matter of fact most of the time I don't feel much at all? Is this normal because I am still at the early stages of fills? I thought I was going to eat a few bites and have to stop, but I can eat a few bites and keep going...I have been stopping myself from eating more...not my band Any advice or thoughts...my next fill is not for 2 more weeks...

WOW! Thanks so much for all your replies!! I was starting to think what is wrong with me that it is not "working"... in reality, it is, I just have to patient! Thanks again for the tips & encouragement that I so needed today

Way to go!

hey everyone...I need help understanding the whole protein part of being banded. I was told I needed to have about 70 grams a day and I am no where near that figure. I've looked at protein bars and shakes and they seem to be for body builders, so I really need help with this. Why do we need so many grams? how many grams are you taking in? How are you doing it...are you using shakes/ bars- what brands would you recommend? Any high protein foods you'd recommend? Are we always going to have to consume so much protein??Thanks for any info on this!

Thank you all for your responses...I put a call in to the doctor and am going to verify exactly what I need and why!!