So This Is Bandster Hell!

[Disney Nut 60]

Today I'm two weeks post-op. I've had no trouble sticking to the food plan...no hunger pains at all.

But yesterday, my appetite came roaring back with a vengence!

I have no plans to fall off my eating plan, but...wow! Am I hungry!

I guess this lasts at least until my first fill?

[Wgbem 138]

You and I are in the exact same place. Today is 2 weeks for me as we'll and I was shocked when I had hunger pains and was even scared. I stick to the smaller meals, no breads, just liquids and today starts soft goods. We have to just hang in. Good luck,

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it can last way beyond your first fill. It takes most people multiple fills before they have enough Fluid in their band to satiate their hunger.

It's hard, very hard. But hang in there, it does get better and easier.

Best wishes to you.

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Missy is right, it could take several fills. It took me over 6 months and 7 or 8 fills to get there. Now all you have is your want power (stole that term from CarolinaGirl) to get you through.

You can do this!

[Darkangel321 61]

Today I'm two weeks post-op. I've had no trouble sticking to the food plan...no hunger pains at all.

But yesterday' date=' my appetite came roaring back with a vengence!

I have no plans to fall off my eating plan, but...wow! Am I hungry!

I guess this lasts at least until my first fill?[/quote']

Actually, that is great! I was banded 9/7/12 and when I got to that point I was terrified! Found out it was because my insides were healing well. LBT has shown me that there are MANY different diets for us. Protein prevents the hunger. That has been my experience. Come over to My Fitness Pal. You will find more support and advice. Alot of the Banders from here are also there. Add me if you like it. Darkangel321

[Sojourner 2,446]

Today I'm two weeks post-op. I've had no trouble sticking to the food plan...no hunger pains at all.

But yesterday, my appetite came roaring back with a vengence!

I have no plans to fall off my eating plan, but...wow! Am I hungry!

I guess this lasts at least until my first fill?

Yes, that is the place you are in...and develop some good tools to use to get you though this stage of your journey.

I has helped me to use hunger as a signal to begin sipping "free fluids" we need every day to maintain proper hydration. Drinking fluids does help to trip the hunger signals in the stomach to "turn off". I've also learned how to use distraction with projects and errands to keep my mind away from hunger and on the task at hand. Every closet, drawer and cabinet in my house is clean, organized, pared down to only essentials, and has remained so since my band surgery.

This stage is only temporary...so look ahead to where this stage will take you.

[Darkangel321 61]

You and I are in the exact same place. Today is 2 weeks for me as we'll and I was shocked when I had hunger pains and was even scared. I stick to the smaller meals' date=' no breads, just liquids and today starts soft goods. We have to just hang in. Good luck,[/quote']

Congrats for making it this far. This part will pass. Hope to see you on My Fitness Pal. Alot of support and information there also. I love it!

[Disney Nut 60]

Thanks to all. Soujourner, I've also started with projects to keep my mind off my hunger. Yesterday I cleaned out my son's closet and bureau. My next project is the linen closet.

Once thing that gives me motivation is the knowledge that when i've hit this point in my pre lap-band life, I'd blow the diet. Just knowing I've had the surgery is giving me the strength to stay on track. i remember how much work I've already put in to changing my life, and that keeps me going to not screw it up now.

I started using My Fitness Pal when I started my pre-op diet. It's great! I haven't added any friends yet...I'll have to do that.

[LadyMaggie 145]

I agree with the above post; as I have had several fills and I am 6 months out; still in Bandster HE** and not at green zone or restriction; I had no idea it would take this long

[Darkangel321 61]

I agree with the above post; as I have had several fills and I am 6 months out; still in Bandster HE** and not at green zone or restriction; I had no idea it would take this long

:-( You will get there...Get my first fill 9/15/12...I pray it jumps start my goal of 3lbs a week. (in my world)