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[teacher2002nurse 0]

Hi everyone. I am sorry if don't know the etique yet but I am willing to learn. I had Lap Band surgery june 23, 2011 out patient. Feel great - no problems. Feel like I can eat anything I want. I had cler fluids day one and day two, then Protein Shakes for the 1st week. Friday I progressed to soft foods. I am hungry I think (still trying to figure out what I am - if it psychologically hungry or really hungry). Do I just need an adjustment when Isee the doctor or will it lways be like this? Thanks for your patience and help.

[Cindy C 150]

Right now you just need to heal from surgery. Every doctor is different. Mine won't do the first full til eight weeks. Just be patient and follow your doctors instructions. Fight through the hunger, both physical and mental. Restriction will come in time.

[Mama Lisa 0]

HELLO!!!! We are lap band buddies because I had my Surger on June 23rd, too.

My doctor requires 64 ounces of Water PLUS the Protein shakes. You might be craving Water because the meds they give you in the hospital can dehydrate you. If you can't stand water, mix it half and half with juice like apple juice. Also, check to make sure your Protein Shakes have LOTS of Protein in them. You might need to switch brands to help you continue to feel full.

One thing I've learned on this board is that every doctor is different in how they help you manage your lap band. If your doctor can schedule it, take a Post Op Banding nutircian class.

HUGS... TO MY LAP BAND BUDDY!

Mama Lisa

[vlp1968 83]

You are in what is known as "bandster hell", the time inbetween surgery and when you get restriction. Hang in there! Seems like most docs do the first fill 6 weeks out. Not to be negative, but the first fill may not do much. If often takes several fills to get to that "sweet spot". Took me 3 fills before I felt any restriction. Good luck and congrats on your surgery.