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[Lechayas 2]

Hi my name is Chaya and

I am new here. I just had my band surgery 18 days ago and my doctor wasn't very specific about what I should eat he was very general and basic said drink liquids till u feel u can it mushies and then eat mushies till y feel u can eat solids. So in the last few days I have started eating solids. The problem I am having is I have started feeling hungry. Is this normal and is because I haven't had the band filled yet? I have my first post op appointment only in 3 weeks! Will it be different then? Thank you in advance for reading this and answering me.

[lanagirl 65]

Yes swelling is going down and no fill so till you get to the right fill it is a lot of self control, myfitnesspal is a great app to keep calories in check try to stay around 1200 calories, drink your Water and use this time before in the green zone to learn to take small bites and wait in between bites

[Lechayas 2]

TY for answering so quick. Can you just please explain what the green zone is

[B-52 7,113]

My Dr. clearly stated that once I had the surgery, his next goal was to get me into the "green zone" through a series of adjustments....until then, it was up to me to fight off hunger and determine portion sizes....

[lanagirl 65]

The elusive green zone is the point where you can eat the recommended small portions and not be hungry for at least 4 hours