Recently banded and..

[yell_bell 0]

I just had my first fill, and my appetite is down.. but I haven't just yet began solid foods seeing how my Surgeon recommended a 48hr gap after my fill.

So I understand that my weight-loss will be gradual, but how do I know if it's successful? I just have this false hope that maybe I won't lose weight, or I haven't changed my diet enough...I know I have tried to change my diet and eat less, but I'm not so sure that I've figured out the key of losing my weight. What's the best diet ideas?

Does anyone have a failed banding experience?

Or, has anyone gone through the same thing?

Thanks for reading,

Belle

Edited September 6, 2008 by yell_bell
forgot to add a question..

[crzytchr 3]

I just had my first fill, and my appetite is down.. but I haven't just yet began solid foods seeing how my Surgeon recommended a 48hr gap after my fill.

So I understand that my weight-loss will be gradual, but how do I know if it's successful? I just have this false hope that maybe I won't lose weight, or I haven't changed my diet enough...I know I have tried to change my diet and eat less, but I'm not so sure that I've figured out the key of losing my weight. What's the best diet ideas?

Does anyone have a failed banding experience?

Or, has anyone gone through the same thing?

Thanks for reading,

Belle

You can find stories on here of bandsters that didn't lose. Some also lose slowly. The ones who lose the quickest seem to get their fills regularly and exercise.

Listen to your stomach. Eat when you are hungry and eat only the amounts you are supposed to. Chew your food well, and when you think you are finished chewing, chew some more. Start off with the 1/4-1/2 cup when you first begin foods. Eventually you will get up to a cup for each meal. If that doesn't fill you up, it is time for a fill. If you are hungry sooner than 4 hours after eating, it is probably time for a fill.

Try to follow the guidelines that your nutritionist gives you. Eat Proteins first, then veggies, then fruits if you have room. You must get enough Protein in each day.