how long does restriction last for after surgery??

[LSF 264]

Not sure if it goes away, but I am just taking the attitude that learning to live with it is appropriate and the way to go. lol! It reminds me of when I was a slender early 20something and didn't eat much. I have not felt this kind of hunger in years, which is probably how I wound up as big as I did. I just try to sip on something with some Protein and/or a little fat four or five times a day. It helps keep me stable blood sugar-wise.

I do know the painful constriction that I had in my chest for the first few days after surgery is gone now...felt like I was having a heart attack for a while there. That is better now and I only feel tight when I eat. I'm just glad its working! My surgeon is pretty great...I have my first fill in three weeks.

I totally get what you are saying - full at the top - hungry at the bottom. And - I also get the gas pains after I eat (drink really). I made mashed potatoes tonight in anticipation of me moving onto to mushies tomorrow and could not resist a couple of bites - boy was that delicious!! After a week of Protein drinks & jello!

[sistasassy 6]

I am little over two and a half weeks post-op and still have pretty good restriction. I have also found since I moved to mushies that I must be careful how fast I eat or I get that sort of "stuck" feeling. I had it once yesterday and once today. Guess I am learning to ropes early.

I get my first fill in little over a week.