I Need Help From Experienced Banders

COLLECTOR · April 19, 2007

1 week post op. Following all the rules. How do I know this thing is working? Nothing feels different. I know I should feel full but I don't think I have even eaten enough at one time to feel full. I am scared. How do I test it? Do I test it. I can have pureed food now so I had a purreed egg with mayo took me 40 min to eat eat small bite at a time. Then had some purreed meat later in the day same way. I didn't feel any different.

I think I am loosing my mind. Depressed today. Please tell me what to feel. I need some experienced advise.

thanks

:faint:

Chickie · April 19, 2007

No one can tell you what or how to feel. But at one week out I would not "testing" my band at all.

The first 4 to 6 weeks are all about healing, not about weight loss, or feeling very much at all.

Some people will feel their restriction right out of the gate, others can take a few fill to even feel the band restricting the way they eat at all. But again, at one week out, this is not where you are at. You should be focused on healing.

If you have concerns, I really would be talking to your doctor / surgeon about the way you are feeling.

Best of luck.

COLLECTOR · April 20, 2007

JACK,CHICKIE,LEATHA

THANKS for the great advise. I will just take it slow and heal. Just a breif moment of panic. You guys here are the ones I know I can come to and get answers quickly. Thanks again. I will take all of your tips. Just came back from GNC trying their Isopure zero carb drink. 40gm Protein in a apple melon flavor, clear liquid. So far very good. Good liquid and Protein. I will relax and if I remember to breathe I will get through.

Thanks again for quick response.:eek: