Three Weeks Post Op

[georgia247 9]

Hi All.

Im 3 weeks gone and in the last few days I have become ravenous. I have lost 22 pounds since surgery but I'm worried that my appetite has changed so dramatically? The other thing I have noticed is I am a lot more tired and am suddenly struggling to drink enough Water. Has anyone else experienced this? My crap food cravings are starting to creep in too. My doc appointment isn't for another 2 weeks. Any feedback would be good.

[Toddy 758]

Hang in there. You're in what is known as "bandster hell". Unfortunately, you will have to really diet during this time to keep from gaining weight. You're band will probably not help much until you have enough fill to reach restriction.

[lolitawantsaband 45]

I feel the same way! I went from a very small appetite to wanting to eat

more often & crave bad foods. Can't wait for my first fill.

[silly_weasel 39]

Same here! I feel as I haven't even gotten a lap band - can eat whatever and alot with no problems . Can't wait for my fill on 22 August!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Hi All.

Im 3 weeks gone and in the last few days I have become ravenous. I have lost 22 pounds since surgery but I'm worried that my appetite has changed so dramatically? The other thing I have noticed is I am a lot more tired and am suddenly struggling to drink enough Water. Has anyone else experienced this? My crap food cravings are starting to creep in too. My doc appointment isn't for another 2 weeks. Any feedback would be good.

as you heal, you will start to get hungry again. (what happened to me). you will begin eating again. and when you do, just because you can eat doesnt mean you should eat junk and in large amounts. do not eat more than a cup of food at a time. this will help you. (it has helped me so far). as for being tired, sounds like you are not getting enough Protein and or taking your Vitamins.

so if are you truly hungry and its not head hunger, eat.

if not, drink something, a Protein shake or drink some Water or crystal light. this is a more mental game than a surgery to make someone lose 100 pounds in 7 months.

you can do this. you are doing GREAT.

[lolitawantsaband 45]

Same here! I feel as I haven't even gotten a lap band - can eat whatever and alot with no problems <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Can't wait for my fill on 22 August!

Lol my first fill is August 22

[georgia247 9]

Thanks everyone. Trying really hard to eat well. Got an appointment with the dietitian today so hopefully that will help.