banded 1/30 - why am I hungry?

[shortgal 5]

britterz: Your lucky you're getting some restriction after one fill. Most of us start out with a similar size band, but inside we all have a different amount of fat around the stomach. so some will get restriction sooner than others. As you lose more weight, the first fill will become loose and you'll need another.

I'm glad your hungry is under control.

[kaninag 35]

I didnt expect to have any restriction after surgery. My doctor wont do a fill for me for at least 6 weeks...however...I'm thinking I amy advance to mushies a few days sooner cuz I cant take my stomach CONSTANTLY growling...it hurts.

[JaxBandster 11]

I didnt expect to have any restriction after surgery. My doctor wont do a fill for me for at least 6 weeks...however...I'm thinking I amy advance to mushies a few days sooner cuz I cant take my stomach CONSTANTLY growling...it hurts.

Are you doing a lot of Protein drinks? Consuming a lot of Protein will help your hunger. Please try not to stray from your doctor's post-op diet. They have you do this for a reason (i.e. to prevent slippage). Your stomach needs time to heal and the band needs time to get seated properly.

[peabody 0]

for what it's worth my dr has us advance to mushies post op day 3...he has a very low rate of slippage or complications.....take that for what it's worth

say a little prayer for me surgery is in 2 days

amanda

[mortitia 0]

i was banded last month on 1-8. is band as it sounds it the head telling you your hungry and the stomach some. try not to cocentrate on it much. rememeber you want to lose. Try to focus on drinking your Water. in the beginning i would read these threads every few minutes. it wasn't until i saw someone suggestion of Isopure whey water that has 40 grams of Protein and 160 cal with for 20 0z. that is at least 1/3 rd of your 64 oz and it keeps you full. If you don't like the flavor muslce milk makes a similiar one i like that one better. and don't look at the calories remember your not eating but you need your protein. The hunger eventually goes away. And to anwey the feeling of fullness in the shoulder and other areas those are your new signals. the funny thing for me i used to drink coffee all the time i don't even desire it anymore

[mortitia 0]

i apologize for the typo's.

I was trying to say as bad as it seems is that- are head is saying one thing and the band is saying another but we need to concentrate to accomplish our goals.

[SeattleGirl 0]

We were banded the same day!! Today is Monday and I am still recovering at home... thought it would be nice to chat with someone who is the same ammount of time into this process... don't know about you but I am a bit discouraged by how I don't feel major improvement each day...still feeling weak and unable to get back to work...

[kaninag 35]

We were banded the same day!! Today is Monday and I am still recovering at home... thought it would be nice to chat with someone who is the same ammount of time into this process... don't know about you but I am a bit discouraged by how I don't feel major improvement each day...still feeling weak and unable to get back to work...

I feel a lot better today than I have....my big problem is "pressure" and STARVING!!!

I over did it today bc I went out and getting in and out of the car really made my stomach hurt....I'm glad I took a week off of work.

Where are you from? I'm on the east coast...good ole Alabama

[bubbles098 0]

You are not alone my friend. I am almost 3 weeks post-op and everything all of the people on these message boards says is true. Any restriction you feel is because you are swollen inside. By now, I fell almost no restriction. I figured this out the first time I could down a Protein Shake at a normal pace. Really try to eat 60-80 grams of Protein and you shouldn't feel too hungry. Unfortunately, I think this is just the process until you get your first fill...which can't come soon enough!! Hang in there. I posted a thread the other day because I actually gained weight eating 300 calories a day! It happens, read around, this site is amazing and really makes you feel like you are not alone. Good luck!

[GraceofGod 0]

i bought the Protein Shake and mixed it w cib and it was great and it seemed to work! im full! i hope it continues to.......

[ArcherGrl 6]

I am 11 days post op and jsut started the mushie stage. I never thought cottage cheese and refried Beans would taste sooooo good! I am trying to keep it to 1/4 to 1/2 cup but I too am starving. Found sugar free fudge pops great to take the edge off the sweet tooth. Actually had to ask my hubby if the pictures of my band were actually IN me and not some one else. Hope the healing inside is coming along as good as the outside.

[kaninag 35]

Now I'm all worried....I took mashed potatoes and added a lot of Water to them today...I had maybe 3 or 4 bites...It was really watery...so it was really nasty...but I started looking in the problems area of this forum and was reading alot about band slipping....my doctor told me that he does a lot to prevent that but Now I'm freakin out...bc I dont want it to slip....I can have full liquids but somehow feel that my watery mashed pots wouldnt classify.....am I stressin over nothing?? I'm just worried.

[MrsFlipFlops 2]

I am 4 days post op and couldn't stop "eating"- really drinking yesterday. I had 2 things of baby food, 1.5 cups of Soup, cottage cheese, popsicles. The hunger pain just wouldn't go away. Today I'm doing Protein shakes... so hopefully that will help. It's nice to just vent about the hunger... it is painful!

[chicagogayle 0]

Have you had your first fill yet? I had surgery 2/4 and had clear fluids the first 2 days, followed by full fluids for a week. I then got to eat soft food for a couple of days and now eat everything.

[The Fireman 1]

Protein, Protein ,protein.It was calculated that I needed 74-111 grams of protein a day,I take "Body Fortress" available at Wal-Mart,mixed wirh 8oz. fat free milk.and I havent been hungry yet.