I was banded Jan 18th and lost 27lbs so far. But this week my evening cravings are back and I am able to eat more and more,like way too much compared to mwat I am hearing, what gives. I dont want to stretch out my pouch. Any thoughts?

I am due back on Febrary 27th to then schedule my first fill.

This is what is meant by bandster hell. You stomach has healed from surgery. The band is empty and you can eat like you used to. Becasue you can does'nt mean you should. At week three I was allowed smooth soups (tomato, squash) and cottage cheese or ricotta (non fat) and sugar free jello. In the evening I would have 8 oz soup and an hour later the cottage cheese, later when I was hungry I would have jello. Make sure you are measuring out your protein (3 or 4 oz) when it gone stop eating.

I'm so worried about this!! Congrats on the 27lb weight loss that is awesome!! Hang in there , it will pass!!!!

It usually takes 2-3 fills before people start feeling restriction. Prior to that, we have to rely on will power. It's not easy but it is possible.

Honk is right- be sure to measure your food and stop eating when the measured portion is gone. Always eat Protein first. I use an Android app called "Lose It!" to track my calories as well as nutrients daily. It really helps me to stay within the desired food range.

I was banded on Jan. 6th and just had my first fill on Feb. 10th. I'm still hungry every 2-3 hours so for me, I find spreading my food intake into 6 small meals works much better than 3 bigger meals daily. I am hoping that once I have more restriction I'll be able to go 4 hours without being starving.

Also, I eat no more than 1000 calories per day and am sure to get at least 60g of protein daily. So far, for me, it's working beautifully.

I know the feeling! I am almost 4 weeks out of surgery, and I feel like I never even had surgery! The plication helped me out I eat almost like normal, and I have dropped almost 30#'s, and I know I have not been eating right, but I take it one day at a time- everytime I get hungry I drink water- then I waitunitll I know I'm really hungry....but not ravenous....

Ii was banded Jan. 30. I have lost about 25 pounds. I am the same way about being able to eat. I have noticed though, when we go out, I eat about a third of what I would eat before. Plus no bread or carbs. I am only eating Protein. I ave hit a plateau for over a week. I get my first fill on the 29th and I hope this will help.

It usually takes 2-3 fills before people start feeling restriction. Prior to that, we have to rely on will power. It's not easy but it is possible.

Honk is right- be sure to measure your food and stop eating when the measured portion is gone. Always eat Protein first. I use an Android app called "Lose It!" to track my calories as well as nutrients daily. It really helps me to stay within the desired food range.

I was banded on Jan. 6th and just had my first fill on Feb. 10th. I'm still hungry every 2-3 hours so for me, I find spreading my food intake into 6 small meals works much better than 3 bigger meals daily. I am hoping that once I have more restriction I'll be able to go 4 hours without being starving.

Also, I eat no more than 1000 calories per day and am sure to get at least 60g of protein daily. So far, for me, it's working beautifully.

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