Help! Not Getting Full :0

[courtneyr91 0]

I had the lap band with imbrication surgery on July 3rd and I'm not getting full like I should. I was mistaken and thought I was supposed to be eating 1 cup of food but obviously I should have only been having 1/2 cup. I've been eating alot of baked potatoes. I'm freaking out thinking that something is wrong with my band because i'm just not getting full even with 1+ cup of food! What should I do??

Thanks

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First, most surgeons say a cup of food or less but double check with your surgeon to be safe. It might be different with plication.

Second, you're not supposed to feel full with the band, you're supposed to feel satisfied (aka, not hungry) with less food for longer periods of time. Just because you physically can eat more food does not mean you should, nor should you be expecting a feeling of stuffed full.

Third, I am guessing you have no fills yet. Most people take at least a couple fills before they have good restriction, so be patient, it will come.

[daisychains7 427]

Since you haven't had any fills yet, you have no restriction. With no restriction it's normal to be hungry all the time and be able to eat almost anything. At this point you are going to have to "diet" on your own and stick to the 1 cup meals, even if you want more.

Also, you mention you've been eating a lot of potato. That's fine, but your meals should be mostly Protein. That's what keeps you full for the longest.