Full with band vs full with sleeve.

[Bndtoslv 292]

I have been doing well. Down a total of 18 lbs since surgery....losing about a lb/day. I'm so much happier with the sleeve over the band. I'm never hungry...it's so wierd to me...and how I feel real "restriction" now! Keep up the good work....

Me too! I'm down about 17lbs from my 2 day clear liquid diet.

I can't help but worrying though since it has been so easy compared to the band. I keep wondering if I'll have adequate restriction as a revision patient. What does restriction feel like to you?

I feel restriction finally...with sleeve. I never did with the band. This was the best decision ever! You may be worried because this feeling is all new...the band never did the job...like sleeve. You will have true restriction when u move to real foods...believe me! I can eat a couple ounces at a time...then I'm full abd I'm never hungry between my meals!

That's helpful. Right now I can eat 3-4 oz of puréed and feel satisfied and full for long periods of time. In fact I don't really ever feel hungry I'm just wondering what the actual restriction feels like! Like what if I ate 5 ozs?! Guessing I don't want to find out but with the band we know what would happen

[johnny207 30]

You will know what it is.. when u feel it. I designate a total of 6 ounces/meal...I never finish it, but that's my maximum. At least 3 ounces of the 6 is a lean protein...the other 3 is vegetables, etc. If I eat approx

5 ounces..my stomach gets tight and I start to get hiccups....that's my sign...lol.

Edited July 16, 2015 by johnny207

[Bndtoslv 292]

Can't wait! Good luck sounds like things are going well!

[Bndtoslv 292]

You will know what it is.. when u feel it. I designate a total of 6 ounces/meal...I never finish it, but that's my maximum. At least 3 ounces of the 6 is a lean protein...the other 3 is vegetables, etc. If I eat approx

5 ounces..my stomach gets tight and I start to get hiccups....that's my sign...lol.

I ate 4 ozs of puréed chili tonight and my chest and throat hurt. Is that the restriction?

[johnny207 30]

It could be....its different in everyone...my friend told me he starts to get a headache when he starts to get full. Just keep monitoring ur signs. My stomach gets tight...and I hiccup.