I know diff drs have diff rules, and I've been allowing myself a few tiny bites of well chewed food and its not hurt physically (honestly I hoping my bowels get regular w soome solid foods). I'm 10 days opst op and supposed to be on liquids only, not even mmushies. I'm sure someone has and still been successful, but did anyone else progress their diet (w/o overeating or eating wrong) and if so how soon? And was it as bad as the drs say it is?

The hormone that causes hunger is called Ghrelin. It is produced by the stomach, specifically the top outer portion. It increases before meals and decreases after meals. Because of where the band is placed, it lessens this hormone production thus creating less hunger signals to the brain. Essentially, people who opt for the Sleeve have that portion of their stomach removed entirely.

Here's a Wiki article on Ghrelin if you want to read about it more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin

Mind you, suppressing that hormone is only part of what the band does. You are correct that by squeezing around the stomach and food rubbing through it, it also plays a part in hunger satiation. It tricks your brain into thinking "Oh I've had tons of food, I'm not hungry".

It's amazing how complicated and complex a little band really is

so your saying just by placing the band by the fundus of the stomach it will decrease this hormone, your confusing many

I've read about Ghrelin and it sounds like Mis73 is right.

I've read about Ghrelin and it sounds like Mis73 is right.

I would not be guided by someone who gets info off the internet.

Just in case Missy doesn't get back on, she posted this on this thread. It's called Ghrelin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin

I hope this helps you!

Just wanted to check if she knows what she is talking about. baffles me that she thinks by just placing a band by the fundus of stomach can decrease this hormone.

And I would not be guided by. Someone that encourages wl patients not to listen to their Dr. j/s

And I would not be guided by. Someone that encourages wl patients not to listen to their Dr. j/s

no one is saying that, j/s!!

I thought this forum would be very encouraging to those who have an eating disorder. It is just monopolized by certain people who give out mis information. peace out, going to look somewhere else, hopefully none of you are on it. peace out and good look on your journey.

btw here are the types of wls!! im done interacting with ignorant people who do not work in the this profession. I work on a med/surg floor as a registered nurse with bariatric patients having these wls.

http://www.webmd.com...king-the-choice

Most of these posts have been women catfighting over definitions and who should percieve what. The purpose of this thread is for ppeople to share their REAL LIFE experiences w progressing their post op diet. It is not a recommendation to do so. It is educational for us real life people to see what happens. Thank u posters who have stayed on topic. I have yet to see a real life incident where progressing has gone wrong. Interesting. Ladies please stay on topic per thread and stop these quibbles that I keep seeing more of.

How long were u guys sore for? Like how many days?

like after surgery?

my neck and shoulder hurt but my tummy was sore/painful for the first week (like a pulled muscle for a couple weeks, nothing tylenol couldnt fix

(am speaking on my experience only)

How long were u guys sore for? Like how many days?

My side was sore to where I couldn't bend with out pain for about 10 days. It was manageable though, not severe. My neck hurt me too for 4 days, and lost my voice for about 5 days. And the world rejoiced lol

btw here are the types of wls!! im done interacting with ignorant people who do not work in the this profession. I work on a med/surg floor as a registered nurse with bariatric patients having these wls.

http://www.webmd.com...king-the-choice

Us ignorant? Sweetheart for supposedly being a bariatric nurse your level of ignorance on the topic is astounding. Just saying.

Us ignorant? Sweetheart for supposedly being a bariatric nurse your level of ignorance on the topic is astounding. Just saying.

If the shoe fits wear it!!

I'm not the one who's spewing it across the board.

There's an old saying: It's better to look a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

You have removed all doubt.

I'm done responding to you. I have no tolerance, respect, or time for rude clueless children.