Ok, so after 7 days of clear liquids, I am now on a full liquid diet for two more weeks. Had some protein shakes and a cream soup today for the first time and they may have been the best thing I ever tasted, and I think the protein did me good since I really haven't had much to speak of for a week! BUT, I am now able to drink twice as much soup as I could before, and I drank my entire protein shakes then looked around for more. I am hungry and now that i'm on the protein, i'm worried the weight loss might stop..also, I'm worried that when I get to solid foods, I will be able to eat everything and won't lose weight. It feels like I could eat an entire dump truck right now. Can you guys tell me what it's like to feel full when you first start on solids?

Usually, in my experience, when you start solids, you will be able to eat your protein, and then some veggies. I think that the best thing I did at that stage was to use a small dessert or salad plate and salad fork. I made sure that my meal fit on that plate and ate no more than would fit on that plate. Until you have a fill YOU will have to make sure that you don't overeat. Good luck. Karen

Yeah it's all going to be self control and willpower for you in the beginning, and maybe even past that. I hope your stay in bandster hell is short and easy!

Well, I definitely wouldn't call it "hell" at all! LOL! I am feeling great and even better now that I can have Protein. Just gotta find some low calorie protein shakes and watch the cream Soups, I guess. Can't wait to eat solid food. I was hoping I would be one of those who lost a hundred pounds without ever having a fill. I can still hope but...probably not, eh?

Well, I definitely wouldn't call it "hell" at all! LOL! I am feeling great and even better now that I can have Protein. Just gotta find some low calorie protein shakes and watch the cream soups, I guess. Can't wait to eat solid food. I was hoping I would be one of those who lost a hundred pounds without ever having a fill. I can still hope but...probably not, eh?

No offense; but the amount of fills one has should not be an issue. It would be like comparing Chemo Doses between those with cancer.

I would not like to see someone feeling guilty because they have more in their band than the next person. Or worse yet, declining to get a needed fill because it makes them feel

"Less Normal".

A few months back there was a thread where people were bragging about how little it took to reach the green zone.

We are all "Morbidly Obese" and need whatever it takes. That's why the band is adjustable.

Ok, sorry, I'll get off my soapbox now.

Iam now between my surgery and my first fill. Just this past weekend, I started solid foods again and suddenly started feeling hungry after eating. I am watching portion control very carefully because that was my issue that got me here. I know how to eat healthy, I just eat too much good food.

Anyhow, I try to wait a 1/2 hour after I finish eating and then I mix a cold bottle of Water with crystal light and sip it. This would be the time in the past where I would have a sweet or fruit. It seems to work for me and as an added bonus, I am getting in most of my water. Last night in front of the TV, I drank two bottles of water - and did not touch the left over halloween candy or the hubby's ice cream. Of course, I had to make several trips to the bathroom later on...

I was not judging anyone for getting fills or not getting fills.. For me, I would prefer not to have a needle stuck in me and then to have food be even harder to get down. I was simply saying that I would have loved for the band, unfilled, to be enough for me to lose the weight. I realize that the port is there for a reason and that's what the band is for...to be able to adjust it.. still, you gotta admit that losing a bunch without getting a fill would be nice.