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everyone deals with head hunger differently. I have been known to clean, play on the computer and even get on the treadmill. Good luck and try to out smart your head hunger.

my MIL and GMIL both said the same thing. But now that I have been banded and have lost 27pounds they are telling me how good I'm doing. It's crazy the reactions you get from people- especially family, they're just concerend and can't understand what the band does and why it will work over good ol fashoined diet and excersice. Don't take it too personally- I;m sure she is just concerened and has a lot of questions about the process.

i was back into mom mode a week later.

make sure you keep moving- even though you can't use your lower body doesnt mean you can't use your upper body. Do punches for cardio and hand weights to help keep you active.

good for you! I have only had 2 fills and i'm at 5.5 cc- I'm feeling more restriction now and I had my fill last week. I'm hoping that this feeling lasts for a while. I hope this is my sweet spot.

I think they want you to wait until you are off your pain meds to drive a car, that and to wait until your reaction time is back to normal. My husband was paranoid and wouldnt let my drive until I went back for my wound check. don't push yourself.

what an awesome gift to yourself! Good luck!

I had to fill out a questionaire and then had a sit down with the shrink. I was very nervous knowing that this conversation could make or break my surgery but it was very relaxed. She asked if I had done any reseach, knew anyone who had had the surgery, if I had a support system at home, what my diet history was like. It went by pretty fast- she suggested that a few books for me to cheak out and for me to start on the treadmill for 10 minute intervals to get used to getting off my butt. Just relax and be honest. You'll do fine. Good luck

You're right, this is NOT the easy way- this is a commitment to a healthier life style. I really wish people would educate themselves before they open their mouths- but I digress. Having a good support system at home is a very good thing. You are going to do great.

How exciting! Keep in mind everyone is different so you may or may not expereince the same things as everyone else. I got my band Nov 27, 2012- I heard alot about shoulder pain but I didnt experience that, I was just really bloated from the gas. My pain was mainly in the port area and on my left side- kind of like a muscle cramp. I had a hard time sleeping in my bed at first because I couldn't lay flat or on my left side without pain so I slept in my recliner and used a cane to help me get up and down. My husband stayed home with me the first week because we have a 3 yr old and he didnt want me to over do it so it gave me pleanty of time to rest and heal. Make sure you start walking when you get home- I did a lot of laps around my kitchen table- and sip, sip, sip your water. Good Luck!

my doctor says three 4 oz meals- and to not pay attention to the calories, just make sure that I get 90grams of preotein and 100oz water but I try to stay around 1200. I do know that if you do not eat enough calories you body can go into starvation mode and hold onto fat insead of buring it.

I have only had one fill also- I go for my second fill tomorrow and yes, i totally kow how you feel. My doctors office says three 4 oz meals no snacking... well guess what- I snack!- not like i did pre-band, but i do snack. I am so hungry after 2 hours that I have to do something besides gnaw my arm off. I know it takes time and fills and disipline and I hope to find the sweet spot soon. I track my calories on myfitnesspal and try to keep under 1200. If you are not eating enough calories your body can go into starvation mode and hold onto fat instead of buring it.

they suggest the 20 minutes to eat because thats how long it takes for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are full. If you are still hungry after the 20 mins keep eating your cup of food.