male only Does this sound like restriction?

loserbob · April 8, 2010

Breakfast I can eat Cream of Wheat no problem, if I try eggs or something more solid I can usually eat about 4-5 bites comfortably.

lunch, Im not sure how much I can eat, I usually have something small and its hit or miss.

dinner, I can eat what seems like a good bit more, I dont keep a food journal so Im not sure of amount. I know its not nearly what I ate before but it seems like it might be too much.

I try to have something small for snack before bed if Im hungry but last night I ate a whole 1# container of strawberries with no problem. I wanted to stop (not because I was full)but It was hard to leave the last 5-6 in the container, and I convinced myself It was ok because they where strawberries, and I understand too m8uch of anything isnt good!

I havent had a fill yet as Im only almost 1 month out(March 10th). I do see my surgeon on the 18th for a possible fill. Thats a whole nother story there, I shouldnt have watched a fill on you-tube, the needle was huge and they jammed it in so far and quick!!!

curiousinoh · April 8, 2010

My fills are a breeze. Do not believe what you see on utube. My dr. gives me a tiny prick of numbing medicine and 10 seconds later the bigger needle goes in and I do not feel one thing. When they are done I am always saying... Wow that was so simple. And, here's my opinion - you are eating carbs for Breakfast and no lunch so of course you are able to eat A LOT at dinner. Start eating Protein for Breakfast and EAT something Protein based for lunch. I had four fills before I had restriction so for me having a band with no fill was like having no band. Get the fills. It's what you did this for.

Good Luck.

loserbob · April 8, 2010

Yah, I tried to convince myself that I was going to be one of the very few who dont need a fill to lose weight! I guess if Im asking these questions and telling you I ate a whole carton of strawberries I answered my own question. But I had my appointment with my family dr. today and I lost 3 more pounds so that puts me at 40# in almost a month out. My dr was so happy for me, Ive been going to him for over 10 years. That is so motivating! Thanks for the responses.