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hey guys....

I had my surgery last friday so I am 6 days post op.....when I went to the hospital last Friday morning I was starving lol but ever since I was banded I have not had an single little hint of a hungry grumble in my stomach....I am not complaining it makes me happy! lol But is it normal??

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I wasn't hungry week 1, but week 2 is a whole nother story - and week 3 is even worse than week 2!

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I don't know if its normal, but I'm 2.5 weeks post-op, and I'm not hungry. What I've learned from reading this site is that there are so many different experiences, but amazingly there always seems to be someone else who has gone through the same experience. Nice to know we're not alone.

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There is little that is "normal" amongst all of us bandsters. BUT there are a lot of similarities!!!! I was not hungry at all 6 days after surgery so we have that in common. It isn't anything to be concerned about- relish it. Make sure you are getting your Protein and staying hydrated. You should never have any trouble drinking. Try and put this feeling deep into your memory bank as this is the feeling you are going to want to have again once you have your fills and are restricted. As stated in previous posts you will likely lose this hungerless feeling as you heal and the swelling goes down and you lose weight- but your goal will be to get it back through fills in your band.

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Actually I kind of think being hungry immediately after is what is more rare, although neither hungry or not is abnormal. As contemplating stated, "there is little that is normal amongst all of us bandsters". So true!

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I've had my band for two weeks and haven't been hungry once. However, my mental desire for food is increasing. :thumbup:

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I wasn't hungry after being banded for about a week......the hunger does come back though so enjoy it whilst you don't have it!! haha

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I am post-op day 10 and not hungry. I did have some hungry days in week 1 with the liquid diet though. or I thought it was hunger ----- growly in the tummy.

but I'm not hungry now ---- and am loving it!

enjoy it!

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I am a week out and can start warm foods today. I actually haven't been out of the house since I got home from surgery. It's been way hot and humid. I have to go to my piano lesson and buy some food. I am hungry, but more of a desire to chew something. I am thinking of getting a chew toy as it will be a few weeks more before I get to eat solid food. I also never feel full. Supposed to keep drinking until I feel full and, well, haven't. I have to pick up some Protein Drinks. I hate the beneprotein and I can taste it in anything. I am so looking forward to some oatmeal. Anyone else just not feel full? I don't want to damage myself and I feel great, just keep drinking up to 8 ounces at a time, not in one gulp or anything, and don't feel full.

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Hi

I am 4 months pots op and had a fill two weeks ago. I'm never hungry and feel like I force myself to eat. I was wo derong if this is normal too.

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I wasn't hungry until week 4..now I'm doing my three meals a day and anxiously awaiting my first fill on July 17! I want that full feeling back!! lol

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I was wondering the same thing! :thumbdown: I'm only 3 days post op and it takes me an hour to drink 4 oz. if i try to drink any faster it is uncomfortable and i get burpy. Im supposed to be on liquids for 2 wks then mushies for 2 wks. Im happy i'm not hungry tho, so i hope it is ok..

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I had mine done at the beginning of the month. For about that first week, I didn't have much hunger at all. It did come back, though I haven't noticed it as often as before. I think all this is to be expected, though, and once they start doing fills on you, it'll be adjusted so that you don't really feel hungry, but I can't speak to that part yet (first fill is a week from today).

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I had my the same the day as you I have no hunger pains.

I am so glad. I can only drink 8oz. of Protein in order to get in a second one I have to get up very early.It's so bad that I can't even get my Vitamins in I had to start using Flintstones. gummies.< /p>

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I have yet to get in all my Protein, but it's only been a little over a week. I got the flintstones chewables too. I am chopping up my pills so I can get them in. I stay up late and have to take a nap in the middle of the day. I can get in up to about 14 ounces over about an hour. I don't really feel full, I just am trying not to overdo it. It is annoying because my Soup gets all cold before I can get it all drunk.

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