Hey everyone! I DID IT! I was recently banded. This is my story

I had my lap band procedure on Dec. 16, 2010. I am one week out and feel good. I have lost 12 lbs and had my first check up and all looks good. I have been given the red light to eat whatever I want and it doesn't seem like I am restricted that much. Is this normal? It seems like I am eating more than I thought I would be able to after having the band. I know I have not had a fill yet and once that happens my restriction will be more, I guess I am just amazed at how much I feel like I am eating. Now, I say this, but I am definetly not eating as much as I was before I had my surgery but I guess I just thought I would be eating tiny amounts after surgery. For example, today for lunch I had tomato basil Soup, a chicken finger, and a couple french fries. For dinner I has 2 small pieces of thin wheat crust cheese pizza. Is this normal?

Any feedback or tips would be appreciated. I am new at this whole thing and want to make sure it works and I do well.

Thanks for your help and support!!

Hey everyone! I DID IT! I was recently banded. This is my story

I had my lap band procedure on Dec. 16, 2010. I am one week out and feel good. I have lost 12 lbs and had my first check up and all looks good. I have been given the red light to eat whatever I want and it doesn't seem like I am restricted that much. Is this normal? It seems like I am eating more than I thought I would be able to after having the band. I know I have not had a fill yet and once that happens my restriction will be more, I guess I am just amazed at how much I feel like I am eating. Now, I say this, but I am definetly not eating as much as I was before I had my surgery but I guess I just thought I would be eating tiny amounts after surgery. For example, today for lunch I had tomato basil soup, a chicken finger, and a couple french fries. For dinner I has 2 small pieces of thin wheat crust cheese pizza. Is this normal?

Any feedback or tips would be appreciated. I am new at this whole thing and want to make sure it works and I do well.

Thanks for your help and support!!

Hi there. Welcome to the party!

If you're only a week out from your band surgery, your body is still healing up. True, there is no fill, but right now you should focus on getting healed up, not trying to lose weight or worry about how much you're eating. You very likely have a bit of swelling in your band area, so feel an artificial amount of restriction. After your swelling recedes, you may find you'll be able to eat more than you are now. But keep in mind that you have stitches in your stomach that are healing, so if you overdo the foods, you could cause yourself problems down the road. Slow down, and be very careful.

Good luck!

Dave

I was told to only eat 1/2 cup of protein first then veggies at each meal and only 2 times a day. Today is one week post op I'm on mushy foods for another week then I can eat regular foods again.