Hi everybody, my name is Mel, and I got banded on thursday 2/16 everything went fine. I wasn't in pain or anything it went fine. Anyways my question is Im on full liquids diet now, and I don't feel full anytime, I feel like I used too. Did maybe the doctor didn't feel the band much. I could drink anything any speed and still goes threw me like it used too, has this happened to anybody, should I make an appointment with my doctor to tell him?? Thanks.

GIve it time. I had the same problem. Just wait till you get your first fill, then you will be on your way.

Depending on if you had your band filled at the time of surgery, your stoma might still be pretty big. Maybe after your stomach gets a chance to heal a little bit, your surgeon will fill your band and then you will get the sensation of fullness which is what we have the surgery for. have you been eating jello? Jello is my friend lol

Hey Mel. Grats on your banding!

My doc told me that until I got a fill, it would be business as usual after the swelling went down. We are 'wide open' until that first fill. If your doctor sent you home with a fill, I guess it would depend on your band type as to how much would be needed to feel restriction. I know many do not fill for a few weeks because it gives the band time to settle in, the swelling to go down, and so on.

Of course, you should always feel free to call your Dr and ask these questions. As for me, when I expressed concern over being able to eat too much, I was told to just stick to the post-op guidelines and not worry too much about things until I was filled. This is a time for healing and adjusting.

One final thought. Are you getting enough Protein? I've found that if you are getting in that 60 grams per day, you'll be less hungry. Protein takes longer to break down and pass thru the stomach, so you stay full longer.

Hope this helped ya in some way.

Welcome to BandLand!!! You already got some good advice, I just wanted to wish you the best.

Thank you guys for answering my question. and I am counting my protein and my cal and fat, like my Dr told me. So Im following the guidelines. And yes alot of Jell-O. But thanks guys for your answer. And also I already lost 10 pounds:) .

Congrats on the banding & weight loss! If you're like me, you're counting days until your first fill!

Good luck! I know I didn't get a fill at banding. It wasn't until 8 weeks, or so, after!!!! Keep reaching out for support. Sometimes the first month or so can be stressful and hunger-filled. Once you are into mushies, you might feel a little better. I know I did!!! Shawn