Riddle Me This Batman..

[ValAnn 31]

Hi everyone,

Banded on 1/27 and have my first fill this coming Monday. Been very hungry every 2-3 hours but holding on.Here is my question/concern....I feel like I am eating such small amounts of food right now, how can I possibly eat any less after a fill?

For EX, today for Breakfast: powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shake in blender with banana

Lunch: 2 slices of Boar's head turkey in a low carb wrap, low fat yogurt

Dinner: 2 pieces of fish, broc and cauliflower

For a snack I might have a Jello later.

So overall not a lot of food......so after the fill, I'm going to EAT LESS? LOL....just don't see how! Please help me understand

[Holly Dolly 575]

You may not eat less, but hopefully you will go longer between feeling hungry.

[honk 780]

Are you weighing your Protein? My doctor says 3 oz. of solid protein. Sounds to me like you should increase your protein at lunch and skip the wrap. I have used romaine lettuce leaves as a "wrap" for sandwiches. Also low fat laughing cow cheese is a good subsitute for regular cheese slices. My doctor says to measure the protein and then eat low fat/cal veggies until you feel full. Eating more protein might help you feel full longer.

[1shauna1 129]

Exactly, sounds like you are eating the right amounts (or maybe a bit less). The fill may just help you stay feeling full longer.

[ValAnn 31]

Thanks everyone for helping me understand that. Trying not to be nervous for the fill tomorrow

[honk 780]

Just a reminder most doctors want you to do full liquids first 24 hours after a fill and mushies the second 24 hours.

[neenee717 37]

But yes u will be eating less as you get to restriction it will take less to get full. Also u will go longer periods without being hungry so u have to modify what u are eating. For example I was told above all else make sure I get Protein in first. Rest is secondary etc.

I've just had another adjustment and believe this is number 5 or 6. (I've lost track) I get full so fast I make sure Breakfast is my EAS sport prepackaged Protein Shake. It's 11oz with 17g protein, and where I could drink it all fairly quick previously takes me 30min. If I try to force it I know I will be in the bathroom and waste my breakfast. I thought that way like you but once the band starts to tighten you're not going to want anything else.

Hence the reason im up at after 2am miserable b/c I tried to eat that last little bit instead of leavin it alone! Old habits die hard and you'll pay the price when u don't respect this band

[54Shirley 105]

A small fill should help lock it in place. Stay on fluids for a few days do to possible swelling, and be careful chew, chew, chew small pieces.