Banderina 69 Posted November 4, 2012 ...and your healed..and no fills..why are some foods still intolerable? Also, how much does an unfilled band actually constrict?..or is there no difference than before surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted November 4, 2012 I think everyone is different. I am totally satisfied with my 1/2 to 3/4 c of full liquids for 4 hrs. Where I'm reading everyone else are starving. 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted November 4, 2012 When they place the band around the top of the stomach you already have some restriction there. The fills just make it more restricted. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216 Posted November 4, 2012 As stated, there is not set guideline or rule, everyone is different. It is not uncommon in the first few weeks to feel hungry. In the first few weeks after surgery I ate more freguent small full liguid meals. It took me several weeks before I was actually able to eat a cup of foods. I honestly did not know in the beginning how I was ever going to be able to eat all they wanted me to. But on the other hand I read on hear everyday about people who are starving and never feel full. Let your body be your guide and if you have issues call your doctor do not struggle, that is why they are there. 3 Maddysgram, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 4, 2012 From what I under stand an unfilled band still offers restriction...just not as much as when it's filled. 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted November 4, 2012 It all depends on your anatomy, the band placement, and the size of the band. Some people feel restriction in the band immediately after surgery some need multiple fills to feel any difference at all. Unfortunately, you simply can't know until you live through it and no two people will have the exact same experience. 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyouus 415 Posted November 4, 2012 I was banded in 07, unfilled since 08. I had "restriction" simply because the band was in place. I PB'd, Slimed and Vomitted over the years, just like some more "restricted" people. My band always reminded me it was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lapbandster 496 Posted November 4, 2012 Some docs fill the band to various degrees during surgery so that may be why u feel some restriction in the beginning (which is great, no bandster hell!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
