samanthea

Hi Everyone, I was banded today at @ 9am I have been home since 4:30pm and feel NO restriction at all, I actually feel hungry. I've been on clear liquids since I returned home~ (I've had almost 48oz of water since I've been home (if not more) and 1/2 cup of clear broth) but feel as if I could just go and eat anything in the house I want. There was no fill done at the time of surgery and am now so scared I am going to be hungry all the time with temptations all over until I get my first fill (6 weeks out). Could this all be in my head? I've taken my post-op medication just by swallowing and not crushing or halving....I'm afraid now that maybe this is not going to work for me. Could my band be too big? Am I really hungry after just having this surgery? Can anyone help me? Is what I am feeling normal?? TIA for your answers:smile2:

My band is offering NO restriction either yet :eek: and I was banded yesterday. Hoping the 3 week liquid post-op diet will help with my cravings. Yesterday while I was in the hospital after my surgery I was starving. Got home and I was starving~ I just wanted to eat. Today not so hungry but in alot of pain on my port side.

Thanks for all your answers!! I woke up not feeling very hungry and am in alot of pain on my port side. I was not put on a pre-op diet and wonder if that has alot to do with me being hungry yesterday. Today I start my 3 week liquid diet consisting of ONLY protein shakes/ broth/ water/ skim milk/ hot decaf tea/ SF jello and SF ice pops. Then onto 2nd phase of the post-op diet~(mushys) I know I can do this I'm just still nervous that something was not done right during surgery or the band he gave me was too big. I'll see my Dr in a week and let him know how I feel. I know this is only a tool but I need it to work. I'm sick and tired of being fat

Can you tell me what "sweet spot" means. Thanks!!!

Good Luck to you!!!! I'm a week away (June 9th) and also so nervous but very excited!!!!

My Dr didn't put me on one either so for the next week I am taking it easy and going to to stay on a partial liquid diet so at least by next week I am use to it. Good Luck to you!!!

I'm June 9th as well can you believe it's only a week away??? I am so excited and nervous!!

I need to lose 100lbs so if i go by the 2lbs per week next year this time I should weigh 105, but i'll be happy up to 110-115. I can't believe i'm a week till I get banded andthen start my "new" life. I am so excited!!!!

Hi Everyone I'm brand new here and am very excited that I am getting banded on June 9th in beautiful NJ. I am both excited and nervous, mostly nervous about the all liquid protein diet I'll be on for about 4 wees post-op. Anyone have any luck with a really good tasting protein shake? I'm going to start replacing one-two meals a day with the protein shakes starting this coming Tuesday. I am so excited I found this website!!!! yay to us all!!!! Samantha