Foods Aren't Really That Hard To Eat And I'm Two Weeks Out.....

[hedder14 59]

highland is so correct... You have to give your stomach and stitches time to heal, that's why we go on the liquids then the mushies.. It takes about 6 weeks for scar tissue to develope and that's what they are waiting for, then you move to reg food..

Also, most ppl will not feel like anything has changed that much until they get their first fill. You have to start measuring and changing eating habits even before your first fill. You can't eat the same things just smaller portions and think your wt will come off. It's a life change!! The band can't change your food choices it there to help with hunger. Helps you eat less and helps hunger between meals, that's it.. Food choices are yours and yours alone..

[hedder14 59]

I was told also by my dietician, NO bread, Pasta, rice and sugars. I have kept to that and I've lost a total of 45 pounds since nov and a total of 31 pounds since feb.. It's not easier at all, but it's so worth it to me.. I just tell ppl I'm allergic to the stuff, which to me I am, LOL!!

[LBCgirl 0]

Looking for this exact topic banded on 3/22/2012 no restriction for me either I can eat anything I'm trying to figure out why? I have decided I need A fill and will stay sting until then

[juliaanne74 0]

Same with me- banded march 13th and no restrictions- still hungry!!sooo ready to get this weight off- walking everyday and trying to watch what I eat- ready for a fill but dr says we need to wait till eight weeks after surgery- so first fill scheduled for April 30th- that day can't get here soon enough!!! Sooo excited!! Down 18 pounds since feb 29th ( thats when I started pre-op diet)

[millervictorial 0]

It really shocks me to hear that after your band you are not feeling restriction. I am!! I did not get any fills during surgery and my amount of food intake ( and food choices) have changed dramatically. I am almost at a month out and I have a very fine line between eating enough and way too much! If I take that extra bite, I am miserable for hours. I also have started my ... You don't want to eat this unless you plan to be miserable list.. Which I might add includes some all time favorites...non shredded chicken, corn, and pretty much any raw vege.

I hope that you get those fills as you need. I do not see one for me in the near future. I get full off of Water still. My main problem is the head huger and all this great food and "crack juice" aka soda calling my name!!

[juliaanne74 0]

Still no restriction... No nausea no vomiting... Feels as though I don't have a band... I have more problems with liquids than anything else.. Still can't wait till April 30th my first fill date.. I know it will be different then and I can't wait...

Good luck to you!!! May we both be happy and healthy!!!!