Feel Like Crap !!!

Sounds like you might need a fill. Good luck!

Don't give up on it yet. You made the right choice for yourself. The thing that you need to remember about this process is that no matter what you weighed before the surgery it did not add up over night and losing it will not happen overnight either. Try to make yourself really think about everything you are eating before you eat. I have only had the band for a couple of months but I am so happy I got it done, even during the times I question getting banded, I am happy with it. When I think about the sheer amount of food I was able to eat in one sitting prior to getting banded and compare it to the amount of food I eat now I am completely amazed. I have only had two fills and they tell you normally that you dont start really hitting the goal feeling until five fills. Please give yourself the chance to be successful and let the band help you make better diet decisions. I have found that even slipping up now and then is no reason to be angry with yourself, I just try and keep in mind that I am trying to overcome 30 years worth of bad habits, and I celebrate every single little victory no matter how insignificant it may seem at the time.

Wishing you the best of luck ~Jules

In the beginning when I would get hungry I drank alot of Crystal Light fruit punch. Even now I have started doing it agin in the afternoon. If you aren't tracking your intake and calories, I would suggest that you start. It will keep you on track otherwise you would be surprised how many calories you may be consuming.

Sounds to me like ur testing ur band to see if it would resist the type or amount of food u want to eat.... a mistake too many of us (including myself) are guilty of making. Were'nt you given a diet plan to follow? Too many of these surgeons install this tool in us without proper instructions about how it shoukd be used. The band will not stop u from eating no matter how many fills u get. It can help with u feeling satisfied sooner! But you have to make the conscious effort to recognize when ur not hungry anymore. Pick up urself and get ur head in the game. The band cannot work on its own... its not automatic.... u have to operate it... All the best!

I try to drink something before I eat and it helps curb the hunger I think I have. and if Im still abit hungry I drink protein drink

good luck.

I was banded nine days ago and still on liquids. I have been getting hungry, but trying to fill myself up with low cal selections. Different soups that I put in the blender, protein shakes, watery cream of wheat, yogurt, decaf coffee, water etc. Can hardly wait for the mushy stage!