EEK Advice please

waterlily1072 · April 29, 2006

OK so I probably shouldn't freak out, but...

My fist helping of cream Soup tasted so good I had a big bowl of it. I felt really full. To the point of being a bit uncomfortable for about 15 minutes. About 2 days later I was really hungry like before surgery and could eat/drink larger amounts than before. Did I stretch my pouch or worse? I didn't know there was a limit to how much we could drink. I thought liquid just went straight thru, even the slightly thicker liquids. Now I am at 2 weeks and full on mushies. I feel no restriction hardly at all. And I can eat a good cup of food or even a little more at a sitting? Is this too much? Please advise.

stinaNYC · April 29, 2006

You're right...you shouldn't freak out! :eek:

If I'm reading you correctly, you're only 2 weeks post-op. You don't have any restriction in your band right now...the first 6-8 weeks is all about healing, not losing weight. There's no saline in your band, so it's totally normal that you'd be able to eat more food than you would if you had restriction.

I'm about 9 weeks post-op, and I had the same worries as you at first...why am I able to eat so much? It's all good...just remember that we're supposed to use this time to practice our new eating habits for when we do get our first fill and beyond. Just because we have no restriction doesn't mean we can (or should) revert back to bad habits.

You are right about the soup...it's liquid, so it'll pass through quickly (especially with no restriction). You shouldn't worry about your pouch stretching from that...unless you, like, slurped it all down at one time or something.

Just remember to take it slow when you eat and check in with yourself before you take another bite...do you really *need* it, or are you good for now?

Elisabethsew · April 29, 2006

I had no restriction 5 days after the operation and have had to make a conscious effort to stick to the diet and determine if I am REALLY hungry or just hungry out of boredom or habit. I don't get a fill for another 4 weeks so I'm using this time to make healthy new eating habits.

NJChick · April 29, 2006

Having no restriction before getting fills is very normal. I remember telling my doctor at 3 months that I could eat a 6" sub w/no sweat. He wouldn't give me a fill because even though I could eat that, I was still losing weight. Got my first fill at 4 months and my first one didn't do squat either. The second one really made a difference.

Just hang in there, eat slow, chew, and yes, still be careful on the amount your eating.... practice eating smaller amounts so when you get your fills, you don't hurt yourself.

Hugs and Kisses :eek:

Ceparano · April 29, 2006

Molly, this is the hardest part, this where we actually have to be very careful of the amount of food we are eating because we have no fill to help us. Try to determine when your hungry; is it real or just head hunger. We are just starting out, it's all about learning how this band works and healing. Isn't it wonderful to have such a large "family" to draw on when we have concerns? They are there day or night, we newbies are soooo fortunate.

Roberta

shackdog · April 29, 2006

Yes just take it easy, I was banded on April 17th and my doc has me on liquid unitl my first office visit on the 9th, I am actually doing very well but I understand what the others are saying that this is a head game, ?Am I really hungry or is this just one of those mind games telling my tummy its hungry.

Dont give in

waterlily1072 · April 29, 2006

Thanks everyone :eek:

I will relax and work on eating small meals. If I am still hungry, like real hunger I can always have more in a little bit, after I am sure my pouch is empty.