Please tell me this is normal...

cfred · June 4, 2007

Hi everyone,

Happy Monday :phanvan I am 3 1/2 weeks PO and it seems that I am going through this wonderful stage called "bandster he--" I do great Monday - Friday and then on the weekends it seems like I'm so hungry all the time. I know that I am not in my same "routine" so I don't know if that's it or not... but it just seems like I get so hungry.

My first fill is June 21st and I'm counting down the days...

Is this normal??

My Dr told me to eat no more than a cup of food. So that is what I am trying to stick to and sometimes it's easy (I can't eat that much) and others I could eat way more.

I hope everyone is doing well... I'm down 26 lbs over all (counting my preop diet) so that's wonderful. I'm playing with the same 2 lbs. Up 2 down 2, up 2, down 2. I know this time is for healing but I do not wait to gain!

Have a great week!

alicat3924 · June 4, 2007

This is totally normal until you have your first fill and then it may take a few fills to get to the point where a cup of food is enough. I felt like i could eat a horse until I got my first fill. And when I got the fill the weight came off. I know everyone will say this is the time for healing and any weight loss is a bonus, which I am sure is not what you are looking to hear, but sadly it's the truth, maybe try to do some walking at this point and drink lots of Water and it will help curb the hunger. Just stay strong count down those days until your fill and you will do great!!

zrfhnbc · June 5, 2007

I am chiming in to say I know EXACTLY how you feel - you just put everything I'm going through into words. I'm 3 weeks PO and I'm starting to struggle with food choices. Especially on the weekends..

There are times when I eat a cup and I'm full, then other times when I can eat a whole plate of food. And I'm so terrified of regaining any weight.

I guess we're in this boat together... I'll help paddle and we'll steer clear of the weekend hunger. Just wanted you to know you're not alone.

MaryumC

Sula · June 6, 2007

Hey Guys,

Remember, this first six weeks or so is about healing and adjusting to the band. It isn't really about losing weight, altho many people do. Most all of us have gone through it and have to adjust a lot in that time frame.

Also, remember, Protein first...curbs hunger pains. You can eat several small meals and of course, drink your water! Give it time...patience!

Shawn