first few weeks not for weight loss???!!!

alwayscurious · November 1, 2007

Hi all, I have been told time and time that the first weeks post-op should not be about losing weight.

I have no fill in my band--I am 3 weeks post-op and will be deciding with my sergeon on Nov. 26 if it is time for a fill.

I guess my problem is, I am VERY hungry. I am eating only the foods my book says to which is A LOT more strict than many other people's books and what I have read on-line. I am going crazy. I feel like I can eat fine, like the surgery never happened.

Is that normal. I am being so good. I am following all of the rules exactly but what the f*ck?! I'M HUNGRY!

Should I not eat more than the suggested meals? Or should I eat until I am full?

HELP please?!

Last week the hunger wasn't as bad but with each day, I am getting more irritated.

Like I said I am on my third week out. I lost almost 9 pounds my first week, 1.4 pounds my second week and nothing this week why???

I'm desperate, confused, upset, sad:think:help:

nhanson · November 2, 2007

I was banded on the 24th. I am also on a very strick diet from my doctor. I am on only Protein shakes and Water, nothing else. I have become hungry too. Every day it gets worse. I have not lost anything this week on only 300 calories a day. I think it is because my body is adjusting and in shock from the change in calories I intake.

Hang in there. The weight will come off, just be patient. What kind of foods are you allowed to have? Also are you exercising?

heyshelbyjean · November 2, 2007

Hey,

I hear you. The first 3 weeks my doc requires thin liquids only. I thought I would die. I had moments of depression, anger, and starvation. When I called and told the office that I was really hungry, the doc said to add more Protein (which meant one or two more proteint supplements in the day). The Protein is what holds you over. How much protein are you taking in? My doc wanted me to get in 80g.

Sometimes my stomach is gurgling and I think it's saying that I'm hungry but the doc said it is actually the process of the liquid going throgh the band, etc.

I am just starting soft foods. I NEVER feel full. Since I am only 3 weeks out he would not give me a fill until I am able to take in soft foods with no problem.

Hang in there. Are you getting enough calories? I found when I added 1 or two shakes I actually lost more weight. Who can explain it? It is frustrating. Let me know how it works out for you.

Take care,

Shelby

kacee · November 2, 2007

Don't sweat it. No, your band is NOT working for you yet, and won't be until you get proper restriction (could be several fills into the process before then). Eat if you are hungry, but eat low cal stuff to fill you up. Being hungry doesn't give us the license to down three chocolate milkshakes.... I loaded up on Jello cups and every time I had a hankerin' for some food I would eat one of those...or maybe two. Well, Fat Free that's only 10 cals per cup. Go with stuff like that and fill up. You are supposed to be hungry. You are healing. Do nt be disappointed. Weight loss will come later!

alwayscurious · November 2, 2007

Thanks Shelby.

I am eating about 800-900 calories daily. That's how many fit into the plan I am supposed to follow.

I am supposed to have 6 oz. of Protein (from very specific sources listed).

2 veggies, 2 fruits, 1 starch, 1.5 milk. I can oly choose foods on the list for those groups. When all is said and done it equals about 800-900 calories.

I am getting about 65 grams of Protein a day. The doctor said more than 60-70g for me is ideal.

This is hard for me but, I have calmed down a bit. I just hope things work better after the fill. For example. My sample lunch is 2 oz. pureed turkey deli meat with 1/2c pureed carrots. I am NOT FULL after that.

My Breakfast is 1 egg and 1 oz. of cheese. Yep, not full after that either.

I know I am only 3 weeks out. I will try to be patient.:tired