I was banded April 9th so 2 weeks post op. So I posted last week about having zero appetite, wish that was still the case. Boy is it different now. I had made the mistake of trying spaghettios last week for the feeling of eating "real food" and they went down great. That said, ive found myself trying bites of other foods not on my plan and have no issues so it makes me want those foods now! Not really feeling full when I go back to eating a yogurt/pudding or what not. I feel very disappointed in myself for not sticking to diet and that Ive damaged something or that my band slipped from trying foods and thats why food passing so easily this soon outta surgery :-/ Thanks in advance

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I was banded 4/11. I took a bite of chicken. I did not get sick. I have drank so many soups I am grossed out. I did not know it would be so hard post op. I guess one or two tomes wont hurt IDK. Thought about putting chicken in the.blender with a spicy something. I guess I need to hear other posts too. Lol

Looked at the 5day pouch test. That is stuff banders are supposed to be doing after the 4 week post op diet. She and I are still IN post op. Any suggestions

I was banded on 4/9 to I am on mushies . I had the same problem 1 week out and didn't want anything now I am hungry and very suprised an egg can fill me up.

Sarah don't beat yourself up . You r healing right now your band is open all the way try your best 2 stick 2 the Dr.s plan as you start getting your fills you will get full real quick . you will adjust 2 the new life style don't get discouraged you will do great .....Jim :

Thanks everyone just want the best success I can have with my band. Just sucks that Im not getting that "full" feeling. Gonna be a rough couple weeks til my 1st fill lol!

You are in "bandster hell" . You are doing this on will power only. It will get easier once you start getting fills. The swelling from surgery is subsiding, but your band is empty, so you it is not providing much restriction. Keep following your doc's instructions and know that it will get much easier.

I am 7 weeks out and boy is it hard..... I have a prob with junk food and I dont do to bad but find myself eating candy since easter. I have to get it together..... been downing my self for messing up

A life time of habits are hard to break! Just because you get the band doesn't mean you wont want those same foods. Hang in there!

thanks so much....

Thanks everyone just want the best success I can have with my band. Just sucks that Im not getting that "full" feeling. Gonna be a rough couple weeks til my 1st fill lol!

Honestly, I never get that full feeling. I just finished lunch 30 minutes ago and still feel like I want to eat something! Time for another water bottle....

Holly I am the same as you. I never get that "full" feeling. I have to listen carefully to my stop signals and only eat my preportioned amount. Head hunger is a b***h.

To the OP. Please be careful as you are still healing. Give your stomach time to heal properly so you don't run into problems down the road. Everything is will power for you right now. So gather every ounce you have to get you through. It may take a few fills before you notice a difference. In the meantime practice the bandster rules (once u are onto solids) so when you get there, you are prepared.

Hang in there!! Don't beat yourself up over it. This is the sucky period that is really hard on a lot of people.

i feel for ya girl, went through the same thing myself. the first 2 wks after surgery i was not the least bit interested in food. my bf even brought home a cheeseburger for himself and i could have cared less. now im counting the days till my first fill!