Frustrated...feel Like I Dont Have A Band...

[deb32 10]

Banded on 7/26...feel completely back to normal and healed which is good. However I feel like I don't have a band. I'm hungry, I can eat whatever although I haven't eaten bread, rice and Pasta. Will my first fill get this party started???

[electronicart 120]

Oh girl, you are in the healing stage . The party may not get started until after a few fills. Its hard to be patient, but try. Eat healthy, begin exercising and be good to yourself!

[honk 780]

Probably not! Took me 6 months! This is a will power diet until then. If you have not done so buy a food scale and start weighing your Protein. My doctor says 3 oz. I still measure even though I am at restriction.

[Mama Mama 23]

I was banded 7/23 & feel the same way! I even called today to beg for my 1st fill. They said no of course. So ready for 8/21. Im too hungry to have been through so much & I'm scared of gaining back

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

It normally takes people multiple fills before they feel restriction. It know it's frustrating, but if you want to lose weight between now and when you do have restriction, stick to band sized portions and healthy food choices.

Hang in there

[meyouus 415]

I agree with what mis73 said, band sized portions of healthy food. Deb32, the party has already started! It is solely up to you to eat properly and follow all the rules. Don't make the mistake of waiting till your first, second, third, whatever fill to "get that party started."

Eating without restriction is very hard, and you have LOADS of people, including me, who will be there for you when the going gets tough. I have no saline in my band, and have been eating small portions of the right foods and I am losing weight. Even without a fill you still have the restriction that just having the band in you provides. Work with it.

I know you can do it! We're rooting for you!

[Summerrain 520]

Banded on 7/26...feel completely back to normal and healed which is good. However I feel like I don't have a band. I'm hungry' date=' I can eat whatever although I haven't eaten bread, rice and Pasta. Will my first fill get this party started???[/quote']

Hi deb32 these early days can really test you. I'm six weeks post op, have had two fills already. I do have more restriction but I also know I'm not at the green zone yet. For a few days after a fill I feel not hungry but then it sneaks back up on me. I find this is a time to keep reinforcing the lapband rules and introduce exercise even if it's just walking initially and embrace this new lifestyle, even though some days are still frustrating. I've said this so many times already, this is the best thing I e ever done in relation to getting these kilos off and becoming healthier and more confident each new day. Love, love, love my band. I'd kiss it each day if I could lol. Best if luck to you!

[Sojourner 2,446]

I had to wait 14 weeks post op for my first fill...so I can relate. What others have written is true...you have to begin to use your will power to comply with the diet requirements as specified by your surgeon. Most important: just because you can eat something you know you're not supposed to have doesn't mean that you should give yourself permission to do it. There is no better time than now to begin compliance with your diet: Portion Control, meet your Protein goal daily, drink your fluids, and exercise.

[scottscottf 0]

I got banded 3/28 and lost 40pds right away. Ive had 3 fills and havnt lost a pound in a month. I exercise daily, any suggestions. Any type of heavy food comes back up.

[Lbreaux38 0]

I ay week 3 and ilost 15 ponds im not hunger but i feell the snack attacts i have to gight off i try to fill my lil stomach with Water lol or i would drink a shake the other day i wanted sone junks so i just start sippn and sippn and sippn and then i got they awful pain lik labor i walkes try to burp nothing for ever big sip i had a big pain lik it was passing my first adjustment is in sept my husband is starting to show signs of insecurity hmmmmm

[Lbreaux38 0]

@ scottscott thts along time wht the doctor say have u tried just luquids for a week go back to the basics amd see if tht helps

[jrae 38]

I got banded 3/28 and lost 40pds right away. Ive had 3 fills and havnt lost a pound in a month. I exercise daily' date=' any suggestions. Any type of heavy food comes back up.[/quote']

You may need a tiny unfill! I know it sounds counterintuitive but I didn't lose weight when my band was too tight. All the good solid Protein got stuck & I'd get sick. Of course you are starving so you eat what will stay down- slider foods. You won't lose weight if your band is too tight.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I ay week 3 and ilost 15 ponds im not hunger but i feell the snack attacts i have to gight off i try to fill my lil stomach with Water lol or i would drink a shake the other day i wanted sone junks so i just start sippn and sippn and sippn and then i got they awful pain lik labor i walkes try to burp nothing for ever big sip i had a big pain lik it was passing my first adjustment is in sept my husband is starting to show signs of insecurity hmmmmm

WHATTTTTT?????

[Lbreaux38 0]

lol i prob was on pain meds when i wrote that but i was trying to say that i drank to much at one time and i was in alot of pain and as for my first adjustment i havent had it the nutritionist said i am not eating enough solid food to see if my band need to be adjusted so i have to start eating meat ughhhh i dont like the full feeling and i dont want eat something that will make me sick but in order for the doctor can tell if i need my band adjusted i got to eat