I am only 7 days out from surgery. I had my proceedure on 5/8/12. Since that moment, I have not wanted to eat or drink a single thing. I only remember to eat when I get shakey and weak. I havent thought about food at all. I get full quick and have no trouble stopping at 1/2 a cup of food or less. I am not hungry for 5 - 6 hours or more. I know it is highly likely my hunger will return in the next few weeks or days until I get a fill. However, I have always been very senitive to changes in my body or medicince. So maybe (glimmer of hope) that the band is already working for me!

It is hard to get my protient and water in. But If this feeling leaves me, I will strive for it again with fills. It is like being un handcuffed from bonds of food. This is how skinny people must think! If this is how my journey is going to be, I could not be more happy that I got the band.

My surgeon has everyone start on full liquids on week one. So I am able to drink protien shakes and have soups which are pureed. It is totally satisfying and enough. I get so full so easily.

I lost 12 lbs in pre-opt and 6 since surgery (1 lb a day)!

I am not unrealistic aht the feeling may go away till I have fills or I may stop losing or I may even gain. But for now, it is a nice reward after a hard proceedure.

Thanks for listening

I had surgery on Thursday, and I know what your talking about! It's pretty awesome being full after such a small amount

Not having an appetite this soon after surgery is normal, but it is nice, isn't it? Once swelling goes down you'll probably get some hunger back, but I'd not, that's awesome. I know there are stone bandsters that have zero fill and do wonderful. Were you filled at surgery?

Oh you are indeed a breath of fresh air!!!! I am so excited to read such a positive message. I was beginning to wonder... I am scheduled this Thursday. So excited.

Since that moment, I have not wanted to eat or drink a single thing. I only remember to eat when I get shakey and weak. I havent thought about food at all. I get full quick and have no trouble stopping at 1/2 a cup of food or less. I am not hungry for 5 - 6 hours or more.

This is how skinny people must think! If this is how my journey is going to be, I could not be more happy that I got the band.

Thanks for posting this. It's exactly what I am hoping for myself. I am still in the deciding phase, having completed my initial appointment with the surgeon, psychiatric eval, and meeting with the dietitian. I've always thought that I just want to be able to eat what is reasonable. I want to know what it's like to be satisfied with a 'normal' amount. Please keep posting and let us know how it goes.

Not having an appetite this soon after surgery is normal, but it is nice, isn't it? Once swelling goes down you'll probably get some hunger back, but I'd not, that's awesome. I know there are stone bandsters that have zero fill and do wonderful. Were you filled at surgery?

My surgeon said he puts a small fill in everyone at surgery and our first fill is set for 3 weeks post opt to avoid bandster hell. I am truely hopefull the feeling does not go away but at least I know what I will be seeking to get back to (green zone) if it does go away! Thanks for responding.

Oh you are indeed a breath of fresh air!!!! I am so excited to read such a positive message. I was beginning to wonder... I am scheduled this Thursday. So excited.

Best luck this week! Be prepared for a hard few days but as bad as you may feel, it leaves just as quickly. I made myself walk alot even if I hurt or was tired which I think helped eliviate the bad gas pain. Be careful to continue sipping water everytime you are awake. You wont be awake much the first day or two and it is hard to get water and fluids in while awake so it takes effort. I hope you will feel like I do as well. Best of wishes on your journey too.

I had a good friend banded on the same day as me. We messaged on our phones all day each day after to see how we were each feeling. It was a huge help. I would tell anyone to find a same day buddy and exchange phone numbers so you can text each other. It is nice to have someone else who is sharing the expirence b/c your family wont know how you feel.

Oh a same day friend would have been nice. I also walked walked walked asuch as it hurts do it anyway. Those that say they wake up from surgery hungry, I cannot imagine that, food was the last thing on my mind

I agree with you completely. I'm 13 days post op and I hope I'm not jumping the gun by saying this was such a good decision to make..my hunger did return but I'm on puréed so a little amount gets me full for a long time!! Besides the gas my healing is going so well no issues with eating at all I take my time and I haven't experienced any nausea or even any uncomfortable feelings durning or after eating. I have 2 ccs in my band since surgery. All together I am 43lbs down 11lbs since surgery I couldn't be happier :-)