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I'm in the same boat as you all...I'm 3 weeks post op and feel I could eat anything. But I do stop myself when I feel full and try not to eat so much. I cant wait till my first fill to hopefully get some kind of feeling of not being hungry as often.

I too had this problem it lasted until I was on Full Liquids. And still a little bit afterward too. I also used benifiber to help tighten things up ha ha...

I'd say pain was no more than a 4. It was difficult to move around sit up and down but not as bad as I thought it would have been.

I am newly banded so really cant give you much advise but from reading all the post that I have so far I have heard that stress and TOM can make your band tighter. I will just have to wait and see what happens when it is my TOM... Good luck hope you feel better and that it gets loser on it's own with out an unfill.

I was told by my doc to eat what I can to make me feel comfertable not full but content. I have not measured my food but know that about 1 cup makes me feel satisfied... I too am on mushies but find that I can eat anything with out problems.

What is this weird gibberish that always gets tacked on to my posts??? I dont know how to get rid of it. It just appeared out of no where I have tried everything to delete it! does anyone know what this code thing is??? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Bar code to what? How do I get rid of it?!

Wow all of that sounds really yummy! I'm gonna have to find some money and head over to Costco!

I havent tried the protein shots they sound gross.... Let the bandages fall off on their own you dont wanna run the risk of opening the incision again... I wear an underwire bra all the time it just comes off the second I get home!

That is so NOT normal did you talk to your doctor? Hope you feel better soon.

Now that I am banded all I can think about and watch is food!! Why do I do this to myself? An I so addicted to food that not only do I want to eat it but I want to watch it as well?? Crazy Man!!! 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Yeah were big on protein here in the US it helps prevent fatigue, hair loss and helps keep you feeling full longer. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

You should put a call into your Doc..to be 3 weeks out then all of a sudden you get pain that is a cause for concern...Good luck! 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

If it fills you up and your losing weight then it should be fine. are you taking a mutli-vitamin? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

The tenderness could be caused by irritation so if you can stay on liquids for a day and see if you feel better tomorrow. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

So I am 3 weeks banded now have dropped 12lbs and am able to eat pretty much anything. My main question and concerns is How much is enough? do I eat till I feel full or should I only be eating 1/4,1/2,3/4 or 1cup of food per sitting? I know everyone is different and it all varies on person to person but what is the average?? I have noticed that the scale is going in the wrong direction and that is starting to get me down and need to know what I have to do to get it moving in the right direction. I need to start walking or exercising but I also need to know how to eat so if anyone can help thanks! Zen 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

From all the surgeries I have watched on You Tube they always check for leaks after they put the band on that is just wrong that they didnt do it...I hope all goes well with you your in my thoughts and prayers. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I havent been counting and I think that is my whole problem...I think that is why I am not losing... at 3 weeks post band what is the "normal" calorie intake??? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

From what I have read (I havent had a fill yet) is that some ppl feel different right away and some dont. It really depends on you. Good Luck! 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Yup I do get full at about 1 cup I have not measured so I am guesstimating really but I know it is not more then 1 cup. I just wanna eat all the time and it really sucks! :thumbup: 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

That is so where I am right now "Wishful Watching" he he I like that! :thumbup: 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I too am self pay and cant imagen how I would feel if I had any problems like yours, I hope you dont lose your band as well, just keep eating well and maintain the new habits you have developed and you will do great. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I slept on my side the 2nd night after surgery (it helped the shoulder pain a lot to put pressure on it) but everyone is different. Hope you feel like yourself soon. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I have to go to a whole different country just to get my fills (mexico), so 70miles doesnt seem that bad. but you do what you have to do. good luck on your decision. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

My doc does all his fills under x-ray just to make sure they dont puncture the tube. I mean how can you even tell where it is especially if they were not the one who put it in to begin with. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01