sabz 14 Posted November 16, 2012 Hi am new got lap band on oct 24....and its only been 3 weeks and I feel very hungry so I ate yesterday...food went down fine, but now am still hungry.....and am scared to eat since dr said to wait 4 weeks is this normal,...plus my stomach looks very swollen 1 britt britt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted November 17, 2012 Yes its normal and if your doctor said wait four weeks then wait. Your only hurting yourself. 1 CHEZNOEL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabz 14 Posted November 17, 2012 Its so hard I feel like I can't at time, what help you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted November 17, 2012 Knowing that I could hurt my stomach by eating when I was not supposed too. The band needs time to settle. Not eating is for a reason. Its only temporary so try to hang in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted November 17, 2012 Normal post surgery conditions that will go away in time. Drink lots of crystal lights, SF Jello, SF popsicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabz 14 Posted November 17, 2012 Thank u guy...I will try my best n ur right I have to remember that this is a life changing lifestyle 1 A New New Dawn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted November 17, 2012 REALLY??? Who told you that???? :ph34r: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted November 17, 2012 Told what Chez you're confusing me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackie07 5 Posted November 17, 2012 That it is a life changing lifestyle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shackwacky 72 Posted November 17, 2012 Sabz, I feel your pain. I am just in my second week and am on purees. And I keep thinking I want food -- crunchy, tasty, chewy, substantial - food. I have come to the conclusion that this want is in my HEAD though, as I have a quarter cup of Soup and I feel full for ages. But oh, how to get that out of the head. I am probably not much help, since I am fighting the same demons But I promise if I have a breakthrough I will come back here and post. 1 sabz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabz 14 Posted November 17, 2012 I think this is a great idea.....when u feel (n I) that were about to eat when not suppose let's all write about it n post it...I think that a great way to motivate us...... 1 Ashleyijeoma28 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiniMi 1,468 Posted November 17, 2012 I drink hot tea and wait for it to pass Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs 1 sabz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summerrain 520 Posted November 17, 2012 Hi am new got lap band on oct 24....and its only been 3 weeks and I feel very hungry so I ate yesterday...food went down fine' date=' but now am still hungry.....and am scared to eat since dr said to wait 4 weeks is this normal,...plus my stomach looks very swollen[/quote'] It's very normal for you to get hungry. I was on solids by third week, as per my surgeons instructions, and I did not hurt myself. In saying this though you need to follow your own surgeons instructions and there are a gazillion different instructions. The swelling is normal and will take a few more weeks to subside, you're still healing. Best thing to always do is call your surgeon if your hunger is uncomfortable and he will give you the best advice. Good luck on this new journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolakhouri 4 Posted November 17, 2012 Try making lentil Soup loaded with Protein and Fiber. Squeez lemon on soup. Will keep u full I eat it when I'm hungry fills me up. I make it without tahini and oil if interested in recipes MSG me ill tell u how to make it. Low cal high fiber and pro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabz 14 Posted November 19, 2012 Soo I woke up n u know that urge in my tasting buds are asking to eat...am gonna try those ideas...so am going to make the tea....thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
