I was wondering if drs will do a fill before my scheduled appt? I had surgery May 12th and the last few days I have been so hungry...sadly eating things I should not. I am workingout,walking and have 4 kids to keep my active...I know I am eating the things I should not already Thinking of calling the Dr in the morning and see what they say. Anyone else have the same problem?

I know my doctor would not. They only thing I can really say is to measure your food out and stop. Entering week 3 I was on tomato soup and cottage or ricotta cheese. What does your doctor call for? I would have 8 oz of tomato soup and then a hour later have cottage cheese. This is why it's called bandster hell. You're hungry because the band is'nt helping. The other half of the equation is you are used to eating certain amounts of foods and you are'nt doing that anymore. Part of the bandster journey is mental. The band will never stop someone from eating sliders: ice cream, candy, etc that's all will power.

My surgeon wouldn't consider giving a fill until 6 weeks after surgery because you need this time to heal. Right now, try to focus on protein-it will keep you full longer. Also, if you feel like you need a snack, keep it protein centered. You may eat more than you will once you have a fill but this time is really about healing not weight loss.

We were banded the same day. I'm on mushy food (kind of). I understand your pain....this part is so mental. I drinking the Protein drinks and have laughing cow cheese as a snack and tunafish w/ crackers, Jello, applesauce, eggs. I can have grits or oatmeal, but I'm watching the carbs. I've had my good and bad days. Tonight, I'm hungry too.....it's been so long since I've had bread. I continue because I can see the weight coming off now. Best wishes to you.

Question:

are we suppose to wait to drink on the mushy stage too?