kma87 19 Posted December 1, 2012 Hi everyone. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and have moved up to more dense foods, I feel as though I have no restriction as I am still eating without that feeling of fullness that people talk about and am afraid there is something wrong with my band. I lost some weight immediately post op, as expected from the swelling. But now 2 weeks in I am getting hungry, to the point my stomach rumbles! My BMI was under the average candidate (27) I'm wondering If this has anything to do with it. I'm Scared in going to put on weight that I lost within the next 2 weeks before my first visit back with the sugeon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondegal_ 1,028 Posted December 1, 2012 Did you get a fill at surgery time? A lot of doctors don't fill until a month after surgery. No fill = no restriction. To ease your mind, call you dr on Monday. And good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsoriano78 29 Posted December 1, 2012 I was band on11/2 and I'm fine I don't get hungry but I do get full fast and I can go with out eating like about 4or5 hours or longer but I'll eat something before I go workout and I come back and still no hungry but before I got band I can eat like crazy Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose1966 396 Posted December 1, 2012 I am 2.5 months post op and no restriction.............you may not get restriction for a few months until you have had a few fills. Some people never need fills, some it takes 7-8 months until they reach restriction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted December 1, 2012 Welcome to "Bandster Hell"! That time between surgery and having enough fill to reach the green zone. The time you have to fight with everything you have to stick to LB eating rules. Do you really want to lose weight? Then you can do this! I know I do and I will! Best wishes! 4 ☠carolinagirl☠, vanessa1215, dee257 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted December 1, 2012 It took me over 6 months to get restriction. For now is this is a willpower diet. My doctor wants me to measure out 3 ounces of Protein and eat low fat veggies until satisfied. 1 thing you'll need to learn is also what is satisfied verses full. As mentioned this time is called bandster hell. Also at your weight/ BMI your weight loss is going to be slower. 1 dee257 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted December 1, 2012 Honey, you are way too early to feel restriction. Just follow the doctors orders and you will be fine. Starting off at BMI of 27 will likely make you loss very slow. I would think maybe only 1 pound a week. 2 dee257 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted December 1, 2012 Not to be a downer but I would expect your going to lose less than 1 pound per week. I stay under 1000 calories a day and do an hour of cardio 7 days a week and I was less than 1 pound per week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmycritters 0 Posted December 2, 2012 I was banded 11-12 and I have no restrictions either. I get my first fill jan. 3. So I am following a 1000 cal diet and eating small bites, and chewing, chewing , chewing. I have lost 31 lbs as of this morning. it's working, but not what I expected. Hoping my fill helps some! Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovely29 19 Posted December 5, 2012 Hey all I am also 2 weeks 3 days post up today was my first day on mushies wnted to share my meal day I am not feeling restriction therefore I am feeling i am over eating. 9am 1 egg white 1 laughing cow cheese 11am 4oz shake 1pm 5oz broccoli and cheese Soup (panera) 2pm baby bell cheese 330pm 4 oz shake 5pm baby bell cheese 530 3oz shake 630pm 4oz talapia 8pm 2 laughing cow cheese. I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovely29 19 Posted December 5, 2012 Haven't heard any replies just giving this a boost also had my 1st post op apt today lost 15lbs since the 19th and incisions are great blood pressure is good too I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovinjacobe 11 Posted December 6, 2012 I was banded Nov 19 also. I started my pre op at 274 and weighed 253 this morning. Since healing a little more I also feel very little restriction, but am sticking to no more than 1000 calories a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113 Posted December 6, 2012 Hey all I am also 2 weeks 3 days post up today was my first day on mushies wnted to share my meal day I am not feeling restriction therefore I am feeling i am over eating.9am 1 egg white 1 laughing cow cheese 11am 4oz shake 1pm 5oz broccoli and cheese Soup (panera) 2pm baby bell cheese 330pm 4 oz shake 5pm baby bell cheese 530 3oz shake 630pm 4oz talapia 8pm 2 laughing cow cheese. I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work I can't wait to get to mashies cause I could just hurl THINKING about Protein shakes. I am curious, though. Are you really allowed to have that much cheese so soon? I love cheese (a lot) but you had 5 servings of it (not including what was in the soup) and I would just be concerned I would get really constipated. And gassy. But maybe that's just how my body reacts to them. Btw, I LOVE Laughing Cow wedges in my egg substitutes. I am a huge fan of Hungry Girl recipes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted December 6, 2012 i understand the (no restriction feeling). because after banding, since we are so swollen, we get that (sensation of being full). that being said, with me at 6 months post op today and no fills, i am making myself eat my allotted amount and eating/thinking like i am at full restriction. def mind over matter. hang in there. 1 JerseyShoreDisneyDiva reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyd54 1 Posted December 7, 2012 Hi I am new to this site, but I was also banded on 11/19 and I too feel no restrictions, I feel like I can eat anything I want, I feel hungry all the time. Not sure if I got filled before I left the hospital but I think I need a fill now. How soon after banding can we get a fill. I lost 14 pounds and have gained 1, so I am getting very nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
