Okay just got my band on Monday right. Soo because I don't have my fill yet, does this mean that there is no restriction? I mean I was scared on how much intake of liquid I was taking but at the same rate I was soo hungry..is this why I was hungry? because I restricted my liquids when I didn't have to? So I only get a restriction when I get a fill right?

Generally speaking, yes, you are right, you will get restriction when you get a fill; however, this is because most surgeons don't put any saline into the band at the time of surgery. (Check with your surgeon to be sure) BUT, you are only a few days post-op so you undoubtably still have some swelling from the surgery. I didn't start having my swelling go down until the middle of the second week. (Due to the resurfacing of my acid reflux at that point - another story for later) YOU MUST DO EXACTLY AS YOUR SURGEON TELLS YOU TO DURING THIS TIME!!!! This is probably the most crucial time during your recovery. You are supposed to drink the liquids slowly (meaning no gulping) and do not eat foods that your surgeon has not allowed you to eat yet. My surgeon allowed ONLY clear liquids for 7 days post-op, then full liquids (cream soups, protein shakes) for the next 14 days. I was NOT ALLOWED TO EAT ANY SOLID FOODS for 21 days post-op. No "mushies" as some people are allowed. The biggest thing is to follow the advice of your surgeon and dietician. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU - YOU'LL DO GREAT! :sad:

Congrats on getting the band!

It depends...some doctors when they do the surgery do add a small amount of saline to the band...some do not. Mine didn't...but you should still have a little restriction just from the band itself.

You should be able to drink all the liquids you want. Of course, make sure you are following your doctor's liquid diet food list. Most people can't tell restriction just from drinking liquid.

I'm almost two years out and just had a fill yesterday and am trying to figure out that SWEET SPOT...and right now I'm definitely getting restriction just with liquids!

Just be prepared that this is a trial and error thing and that you might not feel true restriction for awhile...In my experience the beginning was alot of WILL POWER and Changing that LIFESTYLE!

Hope this helps and don't confuse you more!!

Good Luck!

Jackie

Thanks alot Tish. Yes I have been doing exactly what I am supposed to do. But I just got to the root of the problem and figured why I was so hungry, I was restricting myself from drinking too much because I was afraid I would throw up or something. But now I am full after drinking that liquid soup lol. So I think I got the hang of it now.