March 9 surgery date

[ait 0]

 
I was banded on 3/9 as well, but I wont get my first fill untill 4/23. At this point I have no restriction and can eat anything I want. I have had a couple of bad meals but for the most part I am still eating right, Working on small bites and chewing well.
As for the hungry part that is why they call this "Bandster Hell".
I keep in mind what it is that I am trying to accomplish, and the hungries don't seem so bad. 

Thanks for your reponse, I feel better knowing that others are experiencing the same thing. I'm finding it really really difficult to eat right, I'm trying but it's really hard. I am also going into that negative "last supper" kind of place, b/c I know that once I have restriction things will be off limits. I guess all I can do is try, and hope that once Monday comes and I get my fill I'll have some real restriction.

[Big Momma is Shrinking 0]

Ait - have you looked at some of the recipes on here?? April Avengers has a pretty extensive recipe thread. My suggestion to you is that you need to tell yourself the things you ate before were part of your Pre-Band Life....now that you have moved into your New Banded Life those foods are off the menu....just because you can get it down doesn't mean that you should, and how guilty are you going to feel after you do??

I say save the indulgances for AFTER your band is giving your restricion and you can then enjoy a SMALL AMOUNT and be SATISFIED....

Yes I know this may be a while....but isn't that why you that why you started this journey to begin with?

Good Luck, Stay Strong!!!

[jenny537 0]

Hey Everyone! I was banding March 09, 2009 too! Has anyone found that the pre-op diet and two weeks post op diet the weight seems to just fall right off. But now..I have not lost a lb in the last week and a half to two weeks. I'm so bummed. I can't wait until my first fill on April 14th. How is every one elses?

[ljlluv 0]

I also feel like I am eating too much, particularly at night. During the day I am fine. I am eating a least a cup of food for dinner though and I am hungry. However I am satisfied after and will not eat again in the evening, snack included. My weight is going down then up a couple of pounds and then down again.