Hi am new got lap band on oct 24....and its only been 3 weeks and I feel very hungry so I ate yesterday...food went down fine, but now am still hungry.....and am scared to eat since dr said to wait 4 weeks is this normal,...plus my stomach looks very swollen

Yes its normal and if your doctor said wait four weeks then wait. Your only hurting yourself.

Its so hard I feel like I can't at time, what help you?

Knowing that I could hurt my stomach by eating when I was not supposed too. The band needs time to settle. Not eating is for a reason. Its only temporary so try to hang in there.

Normal post surgery conditions that will go away in time. Drink lots of crystal lights, SF jello, SF popsicles.

Thank u guy...I will try my best n ur right I have to remember that this is a life changing lifestyle

REALLY??? Who told you that???? :ph34r:

Told what Chez you're confusing me lol

That it is a life changing lifestyle.

Sabz, I feel your pain. I am just in my second week and am on purees. And I keep thinking I want food -- crunchy, tasty, chewy, substantial - food. I have come to the conclusion that this want is in my HEAD though, as I have a quarter cup of Soup and I feel full for ages. But oh, how to get that out of the head.

I am probably not much help, since I am fighting the same demons But I promise if I have a breakthrough I will come back here and post.

I think this is a great idea.....when u feel (n I) that were about to eat when not suppose let's all write about it n post it...I think that a great way to motivate us......

I drink hot tea and wait for it to pass

Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

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It's very normal for you to get hungry. I was on solids by third week, as per my surgeons instructions, and I did not hurt myself. In saying this though you need to follow your own surgeons instructions and there are a gazillion different instructions.

The swelling is normal and will take a few more weeks to subside, you're still healing.

Best thing to always do is call your surgeon if your hunger is uncomfortable and he will give you the best advice.

Good luck on this new journey.

Try making lentil soup loaded with protein and fiber. Squeez lemon on soup. Will keep u full I eat it when I'm hungry fills me up. I make it without tahini and oil if interested in recipes MSG me ill tell u how to make it. Low cal high fiber and pro!

Soo I woke up n u know that urge in my tasting buds are asking to eat...am gonna try those ideas...so am going to make the tea....thanks guys

Tomato soup is a great way to help savory cravings. I added Mrs Dash chicken flavor spices before heating. Really upped the flavor.