RosieQ

I was banded April 30th, and I've lost a total of 12lbs. I was realy expecting to lose more..but that's still good. I've managed to keep those 12lbs off..as long as Im not gaining, i'm okay. I will tell you that I ate..(REAL FOOD) the 3rd wk after surgery...and I've been eating since. I cannot eat nearly what I used to, but still..i'm eating. I go for my first fill next week, and I hope to GOD it takes my hunger away..if not, what did I go through all this for??

Thank you so much for replying. That really does make me feel better. Now what about the swelling? How long does it take for the swelling to go down? I truly wish I could go straight into my docs office now and demand a fill! lol....I just dont like feeling hungry all the time...isnt that what the bad if for?? I'm eating food that I normally ate, except this time...I get that aweful feeling that tells me I better cut it out~ lol.

This is horrible...I am exactly 2 weeks post op and the only time I had any restriction was the first 3-4 days which were so full of pain, I couldnt even think of food. So I lost 12 lbs. Now, I've gained back at least 4lbs and I feel no restriction what so ever.....Is this normal??

WOO HOO!!! Getting banded April 30th!!

Hello everyone.....please help! I am on my 14 day protein diet...and with that I mean protien SHAKES ONLY! UGH! :smile2: So day 1 - I messed up "slightly" had 1 cookie + my 3 shakes . Day 2 - messed up again...:laugh: 1 tostada + 3 shakes. Today i'm okay just scared that I may have ruined everything for myself. But this diet of shakes only is the HARDEST I ever imagined. :tt1:

Hello everyone! I am scheduled for my surgery on April 30th...(yay! I think?) I'm dealing with my protien shake diet...and when I say that, I mean...PROTEIN SHAKES ONLY! UHG!! I've messed that up twice already...I'm feeling a bit anxious but am loving this site already...reading the posts have helped me so much!