Still feeling hungry after 2 1/2 weeks of surgery

[Teenadeau 1]

I have followd the dr.s orders to the tee. The first week I lost 10 lbs but since then I have stayed the same. I am very frustrated becuase i am also feeling hungry but not eating anything that I shouldn't be. I don't have a fill until Jan. 19th.

[neenee717 37]

unfortunately this is waht they consider to be entering into bandster hell. Im 3 mos post op and think most go through this. doc says appetite comes back once swelling internally has gone down and band starting to heal in place. its something we have to go through. talk with doc. mine let em add more food after 3 wks cause I thought I was gone pass out from hunger. He made me promise not to gain weight. and also the weightloss post op levels off and often stalls. dont be surprised once u get back to full diet if you gain a few pounds back. its normal. I gained lost the same 4lbs for 6 wks

[HeatherinCA 10]

Yea, just be mindful of what you are eating but I'm sure you can add a little more. Exactly what you said, my book says 1/4 cup of food, I think i'd pass out! haha, but I've added a little more and i'm fine.

[gotmyeyeontheprize 2]

I am in the "bandters hell" right now. I was banded on 11/22 and won't have my first fill until 1/7. To be honest, I could eat a three course meal right now! The past two days I have eaten more than I should have and I feel extremely guilty. So, today I got back on track. This is a time when will power is all you've got! Hang in there.

[djb 1]

Thank you all for posting,,,I am in the same boat- was banded 12/16 and the hunger is coming back ...no fill until 1.17

[Teenadeau 1]

Thank you all for posting,,,I am in the same boat- was banded 12/16 and the hunger is coming back ...no fill until 1.17

Thank you very much. I am glad to hear that this is part of the process and I am not just going nuts. Thanks for all the tips.