Hello everyone. I am 17 days post op and am following the example diets that were given to me by my dr. However I am finding that I am still hungry a little bit after I eat. When I first started I was satisfied. Could it be I am not getting enough Water to drink? Does anyone recommend a protien shake in between meals?

Thank you

Mary Lou,

This happens to about 90% of Bandsters. They don't put much saline in your band because they want you to heal. The hole is too big so food passes through as if you have no band. You may feel just as you did before surgery. You will have to deal with extreme hunger at times till you get a fill that will give you enough restriction. It's called "Bandster Hell". No one told me about it till after I had it. I went into this thinking I'd come out and instantly not be hungry and a few bites would satisfy me.

HAHA! Joke's on me. Well, I was in BH for about 3.5 months till my 3rd and 4th fill. I'm in the green zone and you will be too. But till then try to make wise choices in the foods you eat. Protein first.

Remember: "It's just a diet until you have restriction"!

tmf

Thank you very much. Ok than I can start feeling normal again. I swear every little thing I am like is something wrong LOL. I see my dr for my second follow up today.

Thank you

How do you add the weight loss charts? I keep seeing them

There are many to choose from. Myfitnesspal.com has one that many use. If you click on my ticker it will take you right to the site to set up your own. Here's a thread that explains how to do it.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/124594-ticker-tutorial-for-vst-lbt-with-pictures/page__p__1777278__hl__ticker#entry1777278