I had my surgery on Oct. 14th and during the first week and a half I lost about 15 lbs. Now I'm hungry and I feel like I can eat what I use to before surgery and at the same portion sizes. Even though I've been having diarrhea CONSTANTLY, I'm still hungry and not losing any more weight. I'm really discouraged and wondering if I should contact my surgeon or not. I did get my period a few days after the surgery, but it ended last week. I'm not sure it that has anything to do with it. I'm really depressed about it and not sure what to do. Has anyone experienced this? I have like no restriction! I know I haven't had a fill yet, but I expected to still lose during these 6 weeks.

I am so glad that I decided to check out the forum this morning and read up. I was about to post on this SAME ISSUE! I started my pre-op diet Oct.1 at 190.6. I was banded October 15th. The morning of surgery I weighed 180.6. Last week I stalled at 172.6 for 6 days and yesterday I weighed 174.2. I want to cry. I am hungry ALL THE TIME. I can eat anything in any amount. I feel like I have not even been banded. Yesterday I drank two Protein shakes and had a 1/3 cup of Caesar salad and 1/2 cup of Lasagna for dinner. I chew, chew, chew (even thou I can swallow just about any amount). 174.2 on the scale this morning. I too have been suffering from diarrhea but I would get "bouts" before I was banded. Mine tends to be hormonal. I've thought about calling my surgeon to beg for an early fill before I gain anymore weight back. My 1st fill appointment is Nov. 17th.

I am trying to breathe, be calm and carry on

Crapp!!! I just scheduled a band a fill and they can't get me in until Dec 13, plus I looked at my calendar and realized I am only two weeks post band. I was thinking three b/c that was when it was originally scheduled. I know what a crazy thing to forget. So Next week it may get worse, I guess. Double Crapp!!

I was banded on Oct 1 and am just starting to get the hunger pains you are describing- I am also drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch with light Snacks like yogurt as a filler. But, I have stalled in my weight loss, lost about 45 pounds since starting the pre-op diet- I asked my surgeon last time I was in (for my first post op appt) and he explained that I may not see any pounds come off right away, but more inches. I didn't want to hear that- but it has been true- I have lost 4 pant sizes since starting the pre-op diet. I am hoping that my first fill gives me more restriction.

Don't eat anything that you aren't supposed to- you can really hurt yourself- so even if you think you have no restriction, you do and you won't find out until its too late....

If your constantly hungry...look at what you are eating...protein is so important, and definetely helps keep you satisfied between meals. Also look at your calories, I stalled out because I wasn't getting enough nutrition. I realized that your body needs fuel to burn. Personally for me, I need about 1100 calories a day, or I plateau and won't lose an ounce. Hope this helps some of you while your starting out your journey...Best of luck to all of you!! ~ Christy