How soon will I feel "Full" after surgery?

[HappyHour54 0]

I am being banded in the morning.I am not scheduled to stay overnight barring complications.I am nervous about the pain,but mostly I just want to have the feeling of being full.How soon will I feel this after surgery?How long does the average person keep feeling this way?Thanks for all the support on this forum.12 hours till my new life!:smile:

[katwmn63 0]

i am one week post op and have fealt full since surgery. initially i assumed it was from swelling...which everyone seems to experience for the first 3 days or so after surgery... but on my first follow-up today with my surgeon, he told me he filled me at surgery which most surgeons do NOT do, so my still feeling full is due to at least some restriction.

so i guess the best answer is that most feel restriction right away due to swelling... but only some continue to feel alot of restriction after the first week post-op until they get their first...and sometimes 2nd, fill.

best of luck to you tomorrow:)

[thebandedgirl 0]

Some people don't get hungry for a week or two (or more), but I was hungry the day after my surgery! It's just different for everyone, I'm afraid.

A few people have good restriction immediately and never need a fill. It's more common to have to play around with your fill levels for a little bit, though--I've been told anywhere between four and six or more!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I came to in surgery hungry. Yes, I really was. It wasn't head hunger. I recovered super fast; I had no issues, I was HUNGRY. But, it passes.

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

I was banded with an empty band and I dont have my 1st fill till Aug 3rd. The first week after surgery, liquids filled me up just fine. I had good restriction due to the swelling. At about 1.5-2 weeks, my appetite was getting larger and I wasnt staying full as long. Now at 5 weeks, I am so ready for a fill. I am always hungry!! Everyone heals differently!

[allisondiaz 0]

This is just the question I wanted to ask! I was banded on 07/15/09 and for the first three days I could barely eat. Now, less than a week later I'm wondering why I can't stay full. I'm hoping once I'm on pureed foods maybe I'll stay a little fuller. Come on first fill!!

[HappyHour54 0]

Well I guess I can answer my own question.I AM HUNGRY!! I was banded yesteday.I also was starving going in.I felt sick all night but did not throw up.I was very concerened about sitting up,moving from side to side.I keep feeling like I am going to pull out my port.I am walking like an old lady,but hoping a day of rest will make the difference.I am looking forward to babyfood!!!

[Lady Lap Band 71]

This varies from person to person....

My experience right after surgery was that I felt full after eating 7-8oz. However, I only did that one time. I typically eat about 4oz and don't feel full, but don't feel hungry either.

I had my first fill yesterday and still feel the same as I did without a fill. They did say though that it could take up to 2 weeks before you start to feel any restriction from a fill.

[CJ1014 0]

I was banded on 7/7/09 and the only time I am hungry is first thing in the morning. I am still on liquids and will be for another 2 weeks and feel full with them. Good luck to you!