Ashley130

I had my surgery on the 18th and I've only lost 4 pounds. Most, if not all of the people I know that have had this done lost at least 14 pounds their first week. What am I doing wrong?

Hey everybody! I'm having some concerns about my lap band. I was banded dec 18th and a few days after the surgery I had to force myself to eat, only because I was in so much pain that I didn't have an apetite. It's my 5th day today, and since yesterday I have been starving. I don't know what is going on. I drink my liquids, and it's like they aren't going anywhere because I stay hungry. It couldn't be head hunger because it's physical growling. Even while I'm eating and drinking my stomach growls. Actually, that's when it does it the most. What is going on?? Also, if I eat something. I pass mass amounts of gas. If I drink Water, I pass mass amounts of gas and my stomach just gurgles. I don't know if any of this is normal or not. When I stand up it feels like my stomach is just hanging in there. I have to hold it. Is that normal as well? Also, the papers they gave me said that I need 32-64 ounces of liquid a day with 70 grams of Protein. Then is says at least 64 ounces or water a day. How is that even possible? Wouldn't it stretch my pouch if I drank that much Fluid in a day....I'm so confused.....and starving. Please help me...I don't want to fail at this as well.

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Hey, where did you get that ticker thing. I've went to that site but can't seem to get it to go where I want it to.

Thanks so much. I feel better now. However, I do not fill up after eating. I take about 4 bites and can't eat anymore because I feel full, but I think that it is just gas that is filling my stomach up when I eat because about 30 minutes after I'm starving again. I'm trying to stay strong though. By the way, how many ounces are we recommended to consume in a meal?

Thanks for the reply. Let's stay strong is a good idea. =)

LoL Yeah, that's what I do as well. About how long did it take for you to stop doing that and feel normal again?

Hey there. Thanks for the reply. I'm glad there is a name for it because I was concerned. It just sucks that I'm going to have to use will power for a whole month because they aren't giving me my first fill until the 18th. Oh my...thank you for the help. Have a very merry christmas and a happy new year, and congrats on the weight loss.

Yeah the pouch thing makes sense. You did help some, and I'm going to go try that noodle thing right now because I'm sooooooo hungry. I feel the same way, I'd love a big meal right now, but only because I'm friggen starving. I can't believe I have to wait a month before I get a fill...