Banded 11/30/09 - Not full

[Dawnana 14]

OK so I am already on solids and I dont feel full. I have the hiccups a lot but since I have been able to eat solids I have gained 4 lbs; which of course is making think something is wrong? Is this normal? I am worried something is wrong with the band. Any ideas?

[Erin Marie 0]

The reason why you had restriction toward the beginning of your surgery is not because you had adequate Fluid in your band. It is because of swelling from the IV fluids, the surgery itself and your initial post-op diet. Now that your body is winding down and losing weight, everything is, for lack of a better term, looser.

So yes, completely normal. Unless you're experiencing persistent pain I would also bet nothing is wrong. You just need your first fill.

Also, as a preemptive strike I want to let you know that your first fill will be much like your current situation. It will give you a week or two of restriction and then you will find yourself starving and finding it more difficult to make healthy choices. Just hang in there, do your best and look forward to your next fill.

[Dawnana 14]

OK that makes sense! My doctor mentioned that my hiccups were stretching the pouch and I freaked out, now everytime I hiccup I think im messing it all up. UGH

[soocalchic 1,087]

OK that makes sense! My doctor mentioned that my hiccups were stretching the pouch and I freaked out, now everytime I hiccup I think im messing it all up. UGH

When you hiccup its a sign that you are full. Pay attention to the signs. I get one single hiccup that seems to come from the pit of my stomach that tells me "You are full" and need to stop eating or drinking.