ChickenLady

I have been drinking the Premier Protein shakes in chocolate, 30gm of Protein, only 160 calories they are yummy and fill you up

My stop signals are always different between fills. The obvious signs that I have experienced are a runny nose, hiccups, a pain in my left shoulder, I sigh heavy or I even just don't want food anymore because I feel like I'm topped off. However, my body sometimes gets a stuck feeling giving my body the full signal to give off and I stop and ill have a PB moment but once that's over I'm still hungry so look for your signals and you'll know once you are there. I think I finally hit my green zone after 4 fills and at 6.7cc's in a 10cc band. Good luck and enjoy the tool we all had put in because it will become your best friend once you know how to really use it.

This is a great post. I seem to stop myself but feel like I can eat more. I have had one fill of 3.5cc an I informed my dietitian & i've been scheduled for fill #2. I've never felt restrictions thus far. It will be 2 weeks since fill 1 on june 3rd & that's when fill 2 will be. Lord I hope I have restrictions cuz I can eat what I want (minus breads) without problems. I know when I go in the scale will say I've gained in 2 weeks even though I count calories & exercise.

I had my first fill a week ago & I have not figured out how to tell when I'm full until I'm in pain. I eat very slowly, chew very well, take small bites & all that. It takes me about 20-25 min to eat. I have been focusing on my stop signal & nothing noticeable has happened.

Put your fork down in between every single bite.

Typically its 3/4 to 1 cup of food per meal, but check with your doctor.

When everyone says to measure food is there a specific amount max per meal? My doctor gave me a calorie limit for the day but not for each meal.
I eat about 2oz of meat & maybe 1/2 cup if veggies if I can get my meat down.
What amount does your all docs suggest per meal?

I have had the same exact issues!! It will rubble so much it physically hurts. I don't feel hungry (I don't think). Before my surgery I never let my self get hungry enough to let my tummy growl. I am thinking my issue is my body is physically hungry but I don't realize it till my tummy goes nuts. If that makes any since? Maybe this is one of those things they tell you about having to re-learn your body?

I have had the same exact issues!! It will rubble so much it physically hurts. I don't feel hungry (I don't think). Before my surgery I never let my self get hungry enough to let my tummy growl. I am thinking my issue is my body is physically hungry but I don't realize it till my tummy goes nuts. If that makes any since? Maybe this is one of those things they tell you about having to re-learn your body?

I have had the same exact issues!! It will rubble so much it physically hurts. I don't feel hungry (I don't think). Before my surgery I never let my self get hungry enough to let my tummy growl. I am thinking my issue is my body is physically hungry but I don't realize it till my tummy goes nuts. If that makes any since? Maybe this is one of those things they tell you about having to re-learn your body?

It actually does get easier. Hang in there!!

I am really nervous and excited about this all at the same time. Lucky for me though, I have two close friends who were banded 2 yrs ago and have given me some great tips. Love to hear more from all of you, too. April 30th can not get here quick enough!!

How exciting!! You will be so happy once your band is in place. I'm on day 2 post op and feeling better and better as the hours pass. I was able to drink my Protein shake this morning, very slowly, but I drank the whole 10oz within about 15 minutes. It feels good to have some substance in my stomach.
I was able to take my outer bandaids off this morning and I took a shower.... it felt so good! I can't believe how small the incisions are. The one over my port is about 2 inches long, but the other 4 are super small.
I am so glad I made the choice to get a lapband. It still doesn't seem real to me. I can already tell that I am more in tune with my body. I'm listening to my stomach signals and following the rules.
Best of luck to you! It will be here before you know it :-)

Me too!!! I just had my pre op tests done & start my pre op diet tomorrow.