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HELLO ALL I GOT BANDED 3 WEEKS AGO ON JUNE 7 IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND EVEYTHING WENT GREAT I AM STILL ALITTLE TENDER WERE THE PORT IS .... I DID FINE THE FIRST WEEK WITH THE liquid diet BUT I HAVE NOTICE THAT I AM EATING ALOT MORE FOR EX. FROM JUST CHIKEN BOTH NOW I EAT THE WHOLE chicken NOODLE Soup AND I ALSO JUST STARTED WITH MUCHY food AND SOMETIMES I CHEAT AND EAT solid food THAT I CHEW VERY WELL WITH KNOW AFTER PAIN AT ALL I DONT KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON I AM HUNGRY ALL THE TIME .............NEED HELP THANKS

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Right now you are supposed to be recovering from surgery, not losing weight. The band starts working when you get the proper restriction, from adjustments. This time is hard, but it does pass quickly.

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Right now you are supposed to be recovering from surgery, not losing weight. The band starts working when you get the proper restriction, from adjustments. This time is hard, but it does pass quickly.

When will you be going to your doctor for your first adjustment?

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Are you on the mushy phase? If so, have you tried Protein Drinks, thin mashed potatoes, applesauce, puddings etc. There really is a lot out there you can have if you get imaginative. I am only 6 weeks post op and have decided I don't need a fill yet. I still get hungry between meals but its usually really close to when I plan to eat anyway and I haven't plateau'ed yet. Best of luck, Teresa

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Julie, congratulations on your banding! This is a completely normal phase you're going through, but I guess it's surprising if you don't expect it. But EVERYONE gets hungrier post-operatively as the body heals and restriction caused by swelling disappears.

Before the band is adjusted most people feel almost no restriction whatsoever. You're normal, don't worry. Just try to eat enough of what's on your doctor's orders to keep from getting too hungry. Now is not the time to count calories; it's more important to let your band heal firmly in place. Don't eat solid food until your doctor says it's OK, even if you think you can.

Welcome to LBT! :D

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