Hi, I was banded on 6/28. I am feeling great but did anyone else feel like they were eating the same amount as before? I know it will change when I start getting fills, but just curious.

Thanks,

Deborah

I was banded on 6/18 and have not had a fill yet. My dietician said until

I get a fill any weightloss is willpower only. She told me to try to stick to protein between meals, (if i cant stand the hunger) drink lots of water and start excersising as much as possible. I bought some protein bars for emergencies. I can't wait for my 1st fill to get started losing weight.

The biggest thing at this time is to follow your doctors diet. My doctor told me to eat only 1/2 cup to a cup 3 times a day and that is what I have done since I was banded on 5/24. I was way too scared to stretch my pouch out to go past what my doctor wanted me to eat.

I have the same problem. Its hard not to eat! It is pure willpower and if we were good at that we would not be in this position in the first place!! My doctor did not give me limits on what to eat, like a cup or half a cup, just to use my head. Eat Proteins first, try to stay full and cut out the junk.

I have tried to keep as much to it as I can, I have been pretty successful, but not perfect.

It will get better after we get fills!! We just need to make it there first!

Good luck!!

I am the same way, all though i can eat way more i still only eat a half of cup of food 3 times a day and maybe a snack..ive been working out 4 times a week it really helps me this is truely your will power part of being banded, i get my first fill july 17 hope it helps.....good luck everyone.

Oh Yeah! You are in "Bandster Hell". Doctors do not put much saline in your band because they sew the band into the surface of your stomach. They do not want your stitches to come out and if you get some food stuck and have a vomiting spell you could tear those sutures away. The portal between the pouch and stomach is large at this point.

One of our bandsters, and I try to give him credit when I can(B-52), has a saying for this phase of your journey. "Until there's restriction, it's just another diet"! This is where you are and will be till you get that one fill that allows you to feel that first stuck episode. Or at least feel like you are much fuller than before.

Almost every one of us have gone through this phase.

tmf

Glad I'm not the only one! 3 weeks out and I'm hungry as ever. Was told 3 meals a day of 1/4 cup! With small snacks between. Pretty hard for a 260 lb man, lol.

Me too i'm so glad i'm not the only one, i thought that the band wasnt working for me...feeew... I am eating but i only eat half of what i used to. I've tried drinking the protein but they are horrible. I still have to try the Unjury, this one is my only hope

Once you start getting fills, you'll feel the difference! Some people can feel the difference without a fill, but in most cases it takes a fill to really feel it.

My doctor never gave me directions based on volume. He did say however to weigh protein out to 3 oz. Are you doing that? If not I recommend you start. Because you can eat a lot does'nt mean you should. Measure and eat 3 oz of protein and then eat a portion of low carb/cal/fat veggies.

When you have your band implanted there is no fluid in the band so no restriction. The only thing you will feel is the swelling from surgery. You will be able to eat a hefty portion until you find your green zone once you start getting fills. Make sure you are getting enough protein in and that will help curb your hunger. The band is a tool to help you not do it for you.