need advice for new bandster!

[sha 0]

Hello! I was just banded 8/31/06 by Dr. Martinez at the Molding Clinic in TJ. I am recovering well but feel like I could eat anything! I have been only having Soups and liquids, but thought that I was supposed to feel full after a small amount! I havent had any heartburn, gas, or nausea. I know that I should be greatful!!! But I am concerned that I am not feeling full! The doctor did not fill my band when he placed it so I will have to wait awhile for that. Has anyone had the same experience?

[Wheetsin 714]

Hello! I was just banded 8/31/06 by Dr. Martinez at the Molding Clinic in TJ. I am recovering well but feel like I could eat anything! I have been only having Soups and liquids, but thought that I was supposed to feel full after a small amount! Not until you reach good restriction. This should have been explained to you -- neither the reduced portions, or the weightloss, should be expected until you have good restriction, which will likely take at least a couple of fills (depending on aggressiveness).

I havent had any heartburn, gas, or nausea. I know that I should be greatful!!! But I am concerned that I am not feeling full! The doctor did not fill my band when he placed it so I will have to wait awhile for that. Has anyone had the same experience? I think you will find most people have the same experience. Not a lot of doctors fill the band on surgery, because with the swelling that could make things REALLY tight. Don't be concerned that you aren't feeling full. Think of it like - you have a band, but it doesn't work yet... then *of course* you aren't feeling full. It will work when it gets some fill.

[sha 0]

Thanks for your reply! I was beginning to think that maybe my band had already slipped or something! Not much was explained to me by my doctor. I have been trying to read and pay attention to the other bandsters! Thanks again!

[MyKdsDad 1]

Leave it to Wheetsin to give all the right answers......Doesn't leave much for any of the rest of us to say. Welcome to the forum :clap2: Heal well and don't worry about losing right now. That part comes later.