lettuce rejoice!

[Sunshine057 0]

It just worries me that I have had no problem eating. Nothing makes me sick, nothing gets caught, it all goes down well. I don't have my first fill until June 13th. Is this normal?? Normal...meaning to be able to eat more than 2-4 oz of food.

I have that same problem. I was banded on May 24 and I lost 16lbs in the first week. Since then I have been stuck at -20 lbs. I can eat everything that I've tried so far. I had been eating Lo Mein noodles from the Chinese place since they will make it the way I want and I ate an egg roll. I am not suppossed to have that according to my dr but I feel fine. I feel like I can eat almost as much as I used to, but of corse I'm not because I am eating mostly what I have in the house which is all healthy insted of fast food everyday.

BUT- I remember when I was in the hospital 2 nurses came by and told me that after 2 weeks and before I had my first fill that I would all of a sudden be able to eat more. They said don't freak out that it happens to everyone and just be careful what you're eating. She said even eat a few crackers with a meal to become full faster.

Even though she said this , it still freaked me out. I went to a support group meeting at my hospital last week and I got to talk to people in person that have lived through this. This lady I met said just wait until I get the first fill. She said I won't be able to eat or drink they way I am now. Hope this helps you feel a little better. I am freaked out until I get my fill also.

[Elisabethsew 50]

Try and control your eating now and train yourself to distinguish between emotional and true physical hunger. I had my first fill 2.5 weeks ago and have no restriction. If you read through the posts, you'll see many people don't experience restriction until the 2nd or 3rd fill.

[dolphin_dreams 0]

Lettuce is not always my friend either. I've gotten to where I just avoid it.

[FighterGirl 1]

lettuce is not my friend unlessit is shredded

i eat baby spinach now it has more flavor and more nutrints

[ethansgrandma 0]

lettuce doesnt seem to bother me. i usually cant eat a whole salad but i can eat with no problem.

[losing it all 0]

I don't have any problem with lettuce as long as I chew long and take small bites! I've only had one fill on a large band, so that may change. I hope not.