One month banded and I am hungry!

[Boy's Mom 0]

I got my band on 2/28, and experienced those horrible first two weeks, then after I felt better, I had very little appetite. I thought, this is great, look how little I am eating. I have lost 27 lbs. (including weight lost on the one week liquid diet). I know that is outstanding and I am thrilled. My problem is that I am now hungry. I'm on soft foods and I think I'm eating way too much.

This is what I've eaten today:

Breakfast: one egg, a slice of chopped up kielbasa (polish sausage)

Snack: yogurt

Lunch: The insides of a subway tuna wrap (with lettuce, Tomato, pepper)

I also had two cups of coffee before Breakfast, and some Water in between!

I chew everything well, I've experienced no problems, no PB's (thankfully!!!). I'm scheduled for my first fill on 4/19. I can't imagine what's going on inside me. I think I must have no restriction at all. I'm worrying that I'm somehow going to screw this up. I mean, can I "blow up" my stomach??

Please help me!

Thanks

Mayra

[hrv 0]

I was banded on March 10 and I am going through the same thing. My doc says that I don't have nearly the swelling that some people have and with no fill in the band I'm wide open. I can't get my first fill until 6 weeks and I am scared to death of gaining back the 12 lbs I've lost post op. My doc says that any weight lost before the first fill is just a bonus....but I am neurotic and have all of those what if I fail AGAIN thoughts.. I don't know how much this helps but you are definitely not alone:) Besides you have lost 27 lbs...WOW that's great!!!

[Kara in Texas 8]

I dont think it looks like too much at all. The Egg and Klobase (thats what we call it in Texas) have great Protein, as does the tuna. I had my surgery on March 8th and am starting to be hungry again as well. I dont do breakfast, even though i should but the last three days I have had a small Wendy's Chili for lunch and two scram. eggs for dinner. I could eat more, I just wont let myself. I probably should be getting in more calories ( I have a strange thing going on in my head with food right now, though)...and it looks like you should be as well. Check Fitday.com to see what your intake is and see what that tells you. Also, some of the more experienced bandsters will probably have a better take on this than I can.

good luck!!

Kara

[vinesqueen 2]

okay, it looks like you've had less than 700 calories for the entire day.

Calories Protein Fat Carbs Fiber Sodium726.6 35.3 29.4 84.2 3.0 1,647.0% of Calories:19%36%45% Yogurt, Low Fat, Peach [Lucerne] 1 container, 8 oz=227 g230.09.02.545.00.0150.0Sausage, Polish, Kielbasa, Turkey & Beef, smoked 2 oz=56 g126.67.39.92.20.0672.0Classic tuna 5.7 oz=161 g300.013.013.036.03.0770.0Eggs - medium [safeway] 1.6 oz=44 g70.06.04.01.0N55.0 N = Not a significant source; calculated as 0. Calorie Balance: 727

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Gosh I've only been banded for two weeks and I feel this way already. I feel I can eat more than I should be able to and I sure don't want to mess things up so I eat 4oz of mushy food and even if I still feel hungry I stop so that I don't get my pouch to full. After waiting a few minutes I'm okay and can wait to eat for about 2 to 3 hours but then all of a sudden I'm actually like growling stomach hungry!!! Right now I feel like if I eat 4 times a day I feel better but I know I should only be eating 3 so I hope that is okay too!! Is all this okay and normal??? I'm definatly getting in my Water and my protein!!!Yeahh! I'm getting a fill April 25 so I hope it helps!!

[vinesqueen 2]

I think we just have to check our calorie intake for a reality check. I think it doesnt' make a difference if you eat 3 meals or 4 meals or even 6 meals as long as your calorie intake is below a certain level.

[Kara in Texas 8]

I agree. I always heard that 6 small meals v. 3 larger meals was better for you. Unless your Doctor tells you different.