9 days post op and starving

Demmy Navia · August 13, 2016

That's it then, title says it all. I lost 3 kg during the first week but that was easy, as my appetite was non-existent (despite a 4 cc fill at surgery). However I am now starving and it takes huge willpower to eat sensibly. What gives?

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KristenLe · August 14, 2016

That's it then, title says it all. I lost 3 kg during the first week but that was easy, as my appetite was non-existent (despite a 4 cc fill at surgery). However I am now starving and it takes huge willpower to eat sensibly. What gives?

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Are you on an acid reducer (PPI)? What may feel like hunger could be acid or even head hunger. What can you have at this stage with the Band? Are you able to drink Protein shakes?

WLSResources/ClothingExch · August 15, 2016

At the beginning of my band career, I learned that, in some quarters, the band is known as "The Fickle Bittch." It's efficacy can change for no apparent reason at any time. It often takes time to get it adjusted to an optimal level, which still doesn't preclude needing further adjustment at any time.

It is also possible (possible, not definite) that you had a little swelling at the band (from your innards having been manhandled) which has since gone down.

Because you refer to the 4cc at the time of surgery, I'll say that the amount of saline in a band at any time is irrelevant. The amount that works well for you will be insufficient or too much for someone else who has the same band.