cherry03

Pray and be patient. You had this surgery for change but you must do your part. I had the surgery Dec. 10, 2010. I am not per say hungry but I think the mind and stomach play against one another. When you feel hungry are you hungry or is your mind saying boy im hungry. I try and feel my time working or thinking about other things. I eat my share of sugar free fruit bars they really help. How much have you lost thus far. I weighed in yesterday and I have lost between 9-10lbs.... I'm excited and with results like this I care nothing about food or eating. I know the liquids get old but it's all worth it in the end.... Stay strong you can defeat this ugly monster named hungerB)

Hello fellow bandies, I was banded on Dec.10th as well. My experience has been a little different. I was nauseated like crazy after the surgery but it finally subsided. I came home Saturday morning not really hungry but sore and ready to get back to my normal self. I moved from the bed to the couch and around a little. I even walked the treadmill on a low setting for 5 to 10 min. I didn't make back to work until today becasue I just couldnt get my wind up I felt extremely worn out. The hunger thing is really in my head because my doctor has me a full liquids the first week but I can have puddings and creamy soups without the chunks so this has been workin well for me. I've consummed my share of Jello and popcicles there easy to eat if you ask me. I get so full so fast. If I continue on this path I will be skinny really soon. Eating without Dr. permission would scare the heck out of me so if I were you I would wait for his ok before I proceeded. I was explaining to my husband how all the different foods on television look so good becasue Im not allowed to eat them at this point but he simply said your brain has stopped functioning with your stomach and I need to give them time to communicate. Although I feel full the crave is still there. I guess what Im listening to is my stomach and I eat small very small portions. I made this move to see results and thats what I plan on getting. Please let me know how your feeling and your results and sucess

I know you will find that one shake that works and when you do let me know.....

Congrads to all December Banders..... Pat yourselves on the back for weathering the storm and the waiting process . I received the news this morning my day is December 10th. I'm excited and ready to get this process on the road.... I wish all of you the best. Can someone please tell me about the Protein Shakes? I will not have my Dietician class until Dec. 6th. What's the best brand and where are you purchasing from? Any helpful tips are welcomed.....:thumbup::thumbup:

Okay I revisted and you answered my questions. I'm glad evrything worked out positive for you. I'm excited about the band but it appears that many poeple are experiencing issues with the fill. I wonder if there is anything that can be done diffrently to prevent the feelings produced by the new fills?

The overfill thing sounds scary I suppose taking in a little at a time is best. Did they remove some of the fill or did it just get better on it's own?

I'll be praying for you and your situation.