Meme713

That's about the time I started feeling hungry again (2nd week going on to week 3) also. It's because the swelling from the surgery has started to go down. My doctor let me have puréed foods around this time so I just did that. Just be careful because you have to let the sutures heal, if your doctor is ok with you eating solids, eat slowly. I hear it takes some people about 3-4 fills before you feel restriction. I had my first fill and I felt restriction for a week but now, nothing. Hope this helps. Good luck.

I was banded on 11/10 and had the same issues... I discussed with my doctor because I'm not due for my first fill until 12/17, and as you know, it may take a few fills to hit that sweet spot to really feel restriction, while feeling like you've eaten until your satisfied. I too could eat SO much... like WTH? Was I even banded? lol So, my doctor suggested a low does of Adipex until I receive my first fill. I am taking half of a 37.5mg a day, and I'm telling you it has worked WONDERS!! I am NOT hungry like I was for sure. I'm eating the recommended 1/3 cup of soft foods 4-6 times a day, am completely satisfied, and losing weight. I was scared because after I was banded I put on a few pounds, and clearly the scale started going in the WRONG direction. Not sure if adipex is an option for you, but it's really worked well for my situation

Getting my first fill today. I was sooo hungry yesterday. It really was the first day I remembered my eating life before surgery. Hungry all the time!!!

It takes several fills to get lasting restriction. The first few days is swelling and irritation. Then the band settles in. I've had five fills and I have 7.60 cc in my 14cc band. I just had 0.1 put in yesterday. I was thinking I was in the green zone but after about two months of that level I felt I could try a tiny bit more. So this is truly an experiment now. Lasting satiety is the goal. Four hours between Protein meals.

Seymour I feel your pain haven't had a fill yet Thursday will make 2 weeks post-op and I eat the same also I've lost 22lbs and feel I will gain it all back before my first doctors appointment on Monday I've just been feeling had if I've gone through this for nothing I'm totally praying this help I join the YMCA to get my exercise in so let's see how this goes I'm so terrified I really want this to work

Seymour I feel your pain haven't had a fill yet Thursday will make 2 weeks post-op and I eat the same also I've lost 22lbs and feel I will gain it all back before my first doctors appointment on Monday I've just been feeling had if I've gone through this for nothing I'm totally praying this help I join the YMCA to get my exercise in so let's see how this goes I'm so terrified I really want this to work

Good luck guys remember it's a reward on the other side "a new us "

My surgery is on Nov 19th, all of you have really helped me know what to expect. I am almost there 3 more days. ???? A little scared but you all help me not to let the unknown paralyze me with fear. Thank you.

Thanks so much for checking in. I am scheduled for 12/3/14!! I am super excited and impatient at the same time. My fiance has to be sick of hearing about my surgery this, my surgery that...lol. I start my two week liquid diet on Wednesday and I could care less about Thanksgiving. Keep in touch! Did you join a gym right away? I plan on taking my frustration out at the gym....hopefully the change comes easy....Lord knows life up until now has been extremely difficult. Keep up the good work! My name is Brie

Yes woo hoo for you guys who have surgery dates for this month...My date is in November I'm having all kinds of mix emotions right now. Maybe because it's the week before thanksgiving

I felt the same way. I already posted about being afraid of being hungry. The pre op diet taught me that I can do this, that I'm capable of sticking to something. And it taught me how I can live and thrive on so much less food. I have always heard that you need x amount of calories to lose weight but the pre op diet flies in the face of this. Is it our bodies are using fat reserves? Have no idea.

Me too guys I'm passing all social event this year will be focusing on the new life changes but like @@briefs199 said I will miss alcohol the most ;)

I second JustWatchMe. Eat very, very slowly, slower than you ever have. And take eeny teeny bites. This is the key! I set a timer on my phone and it would vibrate when a minute was up and I knew I could take another bite. Download the app Eat Slower. It really helped me.

Chew chew chew chew chew. But also cut up the food vvveeeerrrryyy small. Sounds insane but it works. I slowly made it through most of a pork chop yesterday and was fully satisfied. Good luck !!

Omg!!! That's awesome no desire to eat!!!???? ????... Its good to hear that I'm hoping I skip xmas food also I'm so looking forward to being on the other side

I trashed my pre-op diet 5 days prior to surgery due to a long standing business arrangement. I resisted all alcohol but I did enjoy a small fillet steak with spinach and grilled Tomato on the side followed by good blue cheese and two crackers. 1400 calories by my best estimate. After my surgery 2 days ago my consultant commented on how well my pre-op had prepared my liver and so I smiled and agreed. Your mileage may vary...

Excited that pre-op starts tomorrow for 2 weeks then surgery on Nov 11th - can't wait!

Hi Diane, I start my pre-op next week. I have to do mine for 3 weeks and getting banded on November 27th. I too am getting very excited and can not wait for it all to begin. Good luck

My advice is tell fewer people than you think you want to right now. You can always tell more later. You can't untell once you tell. Also, remember why you are doing this surgery. It's for you. Some people get zero support or even antagonism from their spouses. When you are ready for this surgery, nobody will stand in your way. Be your own cheerleader and let us help. Face to face support group meetings at the hospital help too. I go to three different hospital support groups and to OA. Get what you need. Don't dwell on their head space.

I agree, I don't want to deal with the 500 questions. This is my journey and I don't want to share with all. It is a diet with a little help. We still have to put the work in; eating right, making good decisions and working out. That is why I love this blog, I can share with people who understand.

Good luck on your end. I started my pre diet this past Friday and so far so good, I believe you will be surprised at the lack of hunger that you might feel. Friday am my weight was 298 to 290 so that great to see and very encouraging. I know much is Water but a great boost. I have been doing 5 shakes a day and 6.5 oz of chicken on my little grill so far that has helped with the solid food cravings. Last night on my date with my wife and daughter we did a movie early and stopped a noodle company after while they had the normal I had the side of 3.5 oz of chicken and 6 sautéed shrimp total calories of 180. While I've only been on this journey a short time the trip looks very short when I think about the days to come without knee and back pain, high blood pressure and cholesterol medication. Can't wait to get back to doing things that I enjoy so much like mountain biking and being more active then most 54 year olds. Good luck!

@@Meme713, we will have to stay in touch.

Hey @@Ldimples my date is November 20th we got exactly one month lol nervous,anxious, and it feels as if it's going in slow motion

How's it going are you ok @@angeldivine1

How did it go. I just got my date November19th and I just told my husband the calendar has stopped. So when I read your post I had to LOL. The waiting is the worst. So how did it go, please share.