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Just a question. I thought about this earlier when reading a post, I had a fill last week(2.7cc's..) and was beginning to worry about not really feeing alll the "restricted"(that is until today, yea!) I myself don't measure my food-but if I think about it, the amount I put on my plate seems to be about a cup full. For instance, I'll make a few servings of egg whites/salmon, take a serving out, and refrigerate the rest for the next day- but i don't actually measure, I go by how I feel(and even if I don''t feel very full-I STOP eating..lol..) I was just wondering if easuring was something that most do.And if so, is it a cup TOTAL(protein AND veggies) or just the meat, etc...

Hey gang! If THATS what it feels like, then it's indeed heaven! It's a very interesting feeling to know you need to eat, (for caloric sake-so the body doesn't go into starve mode..) but also to NOT feel hungry! WHOA. I got my first fill last Tuesday(2.7 cc's..), but really didn't feel any different. Does the "restricted" feeling creep on you? Because I did think of calling surgeon to voice my continuing hunger concerns. Also, I hade my FIRST piece of whole-wheat(eaten in the smallest bites humanly possible..lol..)bread with my egg whites and salmon today. And I must say-I feel great! I just had a MM light for protein sake-but to not feel hungry is just, well.. fabulous!...

Thanks for the input everybody! I really appreciate it. yeah, I thought it was pretty ridiculous. I realize the carb content thing, but eaten in the right way/amount carrots are VERY healthy. I have a nutritionist that's just as "absolute"- when I know it's these same absolutes that can cause eating disorders. I watch my portions very carefully, and listen to my body. I'm already waaay ahead of their expectations, so I'm happy about that. I don't eat potatoes, rice and watched those noodles in the chicken noodle soup(during the liquid/mushy phases..). But I refuse to be "afraid" of somes food-when it truly IS portion and the kind of food you choose that can cause you to either gain or lose. I've lost 23 pounds now since my surgery 8/20, and yes, even after my first fill, I still get hungry- which to me, is human. I make sure to get at least 60 grams of protein in a day(via my wonderful Muscle Milk light..) in addition to other protein-and I drink Crystal light so much you'd think I owned stock!!

Does this sound odd to anyone else? I LOVE my surgeon, don't get me wrong, but carrots and potatatoes are both food listed as what I CAN have(once in the mushy phase..) in his own literature! Anyone else's doc advise against carrots? I've been eating just a few at a time(and NOT often..), and I'm losing..

Well, before my first fill yesterday, I didn't think he'd put ANYTHING in! I was SOOOO hungry post surgery. While chatting with his assistant, I found out that he put in a little saline during surgery to ensure a good fit around the stomach. I was given 2.7 cc's yesterday. After a swallow test, I was sent on my way....

Thanks for the encouraging words everybody! I know now I need to eat more. I weighed at the nutritionist 's office today-ONE lousy pound!.. in over 1 1/2 weeks! whereas, I lost 10 pounds two weeks after surgery. The good thing is I go in for my first fill tomorrow-so at least I'll get a little restriction-finally!..lol.... But I didn't gain it in days, so I can't expect to lose it in days either! I LOVE this board!

Man, I'm WAY too scary to even ATTEMPT to eat a sandwich, or any bread for that matter...I was able to eat the topping off of half of a half a slice of Costco pizza though..lol.. and I'm still on mushies....in my fouth week!...first fill tomorrow, yea!..then back to liquids, then mushies again..oh, boy...lol..

I'm not all that happy, but I was ready for less weight loss during the mushy phase. I saw my nutritionist today-lost 1 pound in the last week and a half!!! argh! Two weeks post surgery I had lost 10! Iknow not to be frustrated, and I go in for my first fill tomorrow, so..I posted earlier that I had been feeling hungrier, and as if I can eat more now. I'veread So many posts like this, I really shouldn't be even writing this, but I just needed to vent, y'all! Upping my Water and Protein should help-at least I didn''t gain, right? I'll try and remain positive!..

Okay. I go in for my first fill this coming wednesday, which is good, because I'm geting hungrier SOONER!(I'm in the mushies phase..) My portions are small(I'm really watching that..lol..) so as NOT to stretch the band or pouch-my question is: how do I know I'm eating enough? I don't want to eat TOO much, yet I know if I don't eat enough calories, I won't lose. I've read that as you heal, and head towards your first fill, you get hungrier sooner. is that true for any of you? I had a few tablespoons of Wendy's chili with a few mashed carrots about two and a half hour ago, and I'm indeed hungry again..sigh...I think I'll try and sip a bit of protein shake. Maybe that'll do it....

Yep! It's Muscle Milk Light ( I drink the 8.25 oz RTD ones from Costco.... I LOVE it, and when I'm hungry it does the trick. I read constantly about the "hunger" and I've already had my tear-inducing battle with it-(especially a few days post- surgery!!!!-no, really. I wanted this THING out!) All I can say is that it has been my true saving grace. I take it with me EVERYWHERE-and sip as needed.-especially when I know I'll be around people who are eating things I CAN'T..lol.. Just a suggestion for those who are continually hungry between meals and want a good "food" choice.. And NO. I DO NOT sell MM....

Yep. Not a "scale" person..at least not the ever-fluctuating, stress-inducing, does-this-thing-even work type home scale..I WILL weigh at my surgeon's and at my nutritionist(who advises against weighing everyday..), but I don't see how people who DO weight EVERY DAY can take it... The frustration would KILL me....lol..

Banded July 20th. 263 pounds the day of surgery, 247 at post-op yesterday! 16 pounds lost post-surgery! On to mushies! yea! (oh, lost 12 pounds two months before surgery with my nutritionist, so I guess total loss: 28 pounds!!

Hey all! I SO realize the importance of exercise AND diet when banded-I just wanted to know if there's anyone dealing with a knee inury at the same time? I'm only 12 days post-op, and I won't be "working out" just yet- but wanted to geta few suggestions. I do have a stationary bike, but my knee HATES me for it afterward...I'm really at a loss..(no pun tintended..lol..) as to what to do for cardio... Thanks!