Before The First Lap Band Fill

[DustyRider 0]

How long before the MD gave you your first fill? I had surgery on Nov 22, and will not get a fill until January 9. I have started regular food, mostly soft. I am finding that I am not satisfied with the 1/2 to 3/4 cup that they want me to eat. I don't think I can make it through another month without regaining everything that I have lost. I had lost 16 lbs, but have gained back 3.

I'm just really frustrated right now.

[legnarevocrednu 47]

Hey there. I had surgery the day before you. I will not get my first fill until January 3rd (if I need it...I'm hoping I don't!) so I don't think the amount of time you have to wait is abnormal. I do not find myself hungry in between meals. My advice to you is to focus on Protein at this point. Protein keeps me satisfied between meals so I don't snack. Also, watch your serving sizes. Stay within the serving size guidelines and track your calories, fat, carbs, and protein. Just for some ideas, I'll list what I typically eat and the schedule I eat it on.

Breakfast (8:30): Yogurt or SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. You could also have a scrambled egg with some cheese on top.

lunch (12:30 or 1:30): A serving size of FF refried Beans (which is about 1/2 a cup), mixed with FF cheese, Low skim ricota cheese, and FF sour cream. It is VERY filling and VERY yummy. Plus, lots of protein!

dinner (5:30 or 6:30): If I did not have my SF Carnation Instant for breakfast, I'd have it for dinner. If I did, I'll have another serving of my FF refried beans.

Sometimes I'll have a SF popsycle. I am still in the mushy stage (progressing to soft foods tomorrow). Starting tomorrow I plan on incorporating tuna and chicken salad with Low Fat mayo.< /p>

Well, hope this helps in some way! I suggest making sure you get AT LEAST 50 grams of protein in. It should help with the hunger. Good luck!!