Hi, I got my band on 1/3/06. I ended up staying in the hospital for a week after getting pneumonia and diverticulitis. Even afer going home, I was really sick for a few weeks. I quickly lost 15 pounds the first few weeks since I couldn't eat much of anything with the diverticulitis. Now that I'm better, my appetite is back!! At first, I could not eat much but now I feel like I could eat like I did before the band. I don't get hungry but feel like I can hold just as much. I haven't had any problems keeping my food down either. I am worried that I won't lose anymore. The scales are not moving now. I am eating mushy foods but they aren't real low calorie foods. Does anyone have any advice?:help:

Geez Kimmy - that's a bummer! Glad you're feeling better now! I'm on mushy foods now, too. I keep track of my calories on fitday.com (free web site where you can log your daily weight and food eaten - it will calc calories / fat / protein, etc. for you). This helps me keep track of what I'm eating to make sure I stay within calorie range. Haven't had a problem so far, but I can see that as the swelling goes down I'm able to eat more and more. I'm just sticking to watching the calories and keeping it at 1200 if I can... also the protein is supposed to be pretty key. Good luck to you and congrats on the 15 lbs... sorry it wasn't easier for you though!

at this point you shouldn't be too worried about weight lose.You are meant to be recovering.It isn't a race it will happen.You body is ajusting to everything.Drink loads of water give yourself a chance and be kind to yourself which doesn't mean take in loads of high calorie mushies.

You will get there

Kimmie, did you have diverticulitis before surgery? I also have it. I was diagnosed last May and have had 4 attacks since then. I keep antibiotics on hand and at the first sign of diverticulitis pain I begin taking them. I am still learning what I can and cannot eat. Seems to me the liquid diet at the beginning of the pand and right after fills should help with that. At least that is what I am hoping. Good luck to you!