Before First Fill

[Nichole88 0]

I just had the band on July 27 and I have to wait 6 weeks before they will do my first fill, I feel like I can pretty much eat anything....the first 2 weeks is liquid diet but i have had crackers because the hunger was not being satisfied : ( im scared im going to gain weight and im just worried i did all this for nothing. Please help!

[screeden 21]

you will be fine. you are just ready for a fill. i too was ready and was eating somewhat normal and yes it did scare me, but i knew that my fill would be coming soon i was fine. i had mine done almost 3 and 1/2 months ago and have lost 31 pounds. just try not to over do it on eating. when you get your fill, you will be on liquids again for a day or two then mushies, then solids.

[NJGirl32 43]

The first 6 weeks is ALL about healing and nothing else. You shouldn't really focus on losing or worry about gaining. Your insides have just been through surgery and need time to properly heal. Making sure you are taking your Vitamins and having enough Protein will help in the healing process. Again-the first 6 weeks is only about healing-so relax.

Now I am going to be brutually honest here and say that it may take several fills and several months before you really start losing-do not be dicouraged!! With each fill you will inch closer to what many refer to as the "sweet spot" and the band will start doing it's part.

This is not a surgery for the impatient. Very few people have quick weight loss, especially in the few few months-which is unless GBS. With that beiing said...you will get there-you absolutely will! Keep all your fill appointments, watch what you eat, drink lots of Water, and exercise.

If you go to YouTube you'll see lots of video diaries of people who tracked each week of the journey on YouTube. Whatever week you are at you'll see that you are normal in your frustration and worries-but you'll get there if you keep moving forward.

Good luck to you!