No Fill, Restricted, 3 weeks Post-op, Liquid Diet

legallyKristin · April 23, 2006

JenWillwin-You should be very happy that you are still getting full on liquids. It probably is still from swelling, but at about day 10 I was starving to death! Thank God I was already at mushies.

I lost 16 lbs before my first fill, but as others have said on the board, most doctors don't expect you to lose weight between surgery and your first fill. Just be happy that the scale moves, that's my motto!

Kristin

JenWillwin · April 23, 2006

LegallyKristin,

But didnt you say in an earlier post that some people never need a fill and the band is all they need? Now, I am more confused.

Am I suppose to lose even quicker once I get my first fill?

legallyKristin · April 24, 2006

Yes, that is true- some people never need a fill. But from the board, it seems like those people are in the minority.

It all depends upon your body. If you are hungry and need to eat more than about 1 c of food, you will probably want a fill. Everyone is very different. I got my first fill this week and it's made a world of difference.

Hope that helps!

Kristin

JenWillwin · April 24, 2006

Hi Kristin,

I just went to the Dr today for my post op and you are right. Ive lost 13 pounds in 13 days. Now I need to get one of those weight meter thingies with my posts!