I had surgery on Nov 7th with a 1 day preop diet and have lost 19.5 lbs so far. I notice I can eat a lot less and don't have to feel sickly full to be satisfied anymore. I asked my Dr if I had anything in my band and he said no. I can drink a protein shake for breakfast as well as a shake around lunch time and then eat something light between then and dinner and I am just fine. I notice a lot of fellow bandsters says they are still hungry. I am also scared of slipping my band as I do not want to have another surgery so maybe that is in my mind instead of hunger. Has any one else been ok with no fill? I also wonder if I really could have done this my self and just waisted my money. I know that was not possible as I have always tried.

I only have 1cc in my band and I had my surgery in may 2012 and its a good restriction for me. I also had the plication with mine. I've been steadily losing about 10 pounds a month.

That sounds similar to me. I've gone back 3 times since my surgery -- Sept. 11th. With pre-op diet & since I'm down almost 40 lbs. My doctor hasn't wanted to do a fill yet. He says I'm doing great. And the girls in the office tell me it's good that I'm also doing the work & not just depending on the band. However, I think at my next appt. there will be a fill. I'm starting to be hungry all the time and not as able to control my cravings. Haha. Maybe it's the holidays! Either way, as long as you are losing weight, it shouldn't matter. You probably need to learn a lot about food & eating in order to make this work. If you stop losing weight, tell your doc you're ready for a fill. Good luck with it all. Also, I have thought the same thing. Could I have just done this on my own? Yes, but would I be able to make it to my REAL goal & keep the weight off in the long run. Nope, probably not.

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The fills do not do all the work! A good friend has lost over 80 lbs in 6 months with no fill!

My question would be why are you drinking 2 meals a day? At this point are you on solids. I wouldn't worry about not being hungry between meals. I would be more concerned about eating solids which is what the band is meant to work with.

I had surgery on Nov 7th with a 1 day preop diet and have lost 19.5 lbs so far. I notice I can eat a lot less and don't have to feel sickly full to be satisfied anymore. I asked my Dr if I had anything in my band and he said no. I can drink a protein shake for breakfast as well as a shake around lunch time and then eat something light between then and dinner and I am just fine. I notice a lot of fellow bandsters says they are still hungry. I am also scared of slipping my band as I do not want to have another surgery so maybe that is in my mind instead of hunger. Has any one else been ok with no fill? I also wonder if I really could have done this my self and just waisted my money. I know that was not possible as I have always tried.

When will you be moving to solids? I am surprised you are on shakes at this stage... It's not supposed to be a liquid diet. Is this drs orders?

I was banded on the 7th, too! Considering the pre-op which started on the 1st I've lost 23 pounds... I feel like that's not very much compared to a lot of people on here, but I'm still happy with any type of loss!

I'm on mushies, but some things more solid than others. I haven't had any problems yet. Try to bump yourself up to come chicken salad or tuna? Anything with that consistency that is high in Protein and low in fat/sugars. I also have an applesauce or blended veggies with my meals, and like 1 egg for breakfast. Maybe it will help you!

Good luck!!

Hi all, thank you for the responses. I am on solid foods however I prefer the shakes as I am not a huge meat fan. I have spoken with my nutritionist about this and she said as Long as I am getting 1100-1200 calories a day as well as my protein and losing I am fine to continue doing that. I happen to love the shakes. I however have not read anything that states you must eat solids 3 meals a day in order for the band to be effective. I eat solid foods for dinner and sometimes in between lunch and dinner.

Hi all' date=' thank you for the responses. I am on solid foods however I prefer the shakes as I am not a huge meat fan. I have spoken with my nutritionist about this and she said as Long as I am getting 1100-1200 calories a day as well as my Protein and losing I am fine to continue doing that. I happen to love the shakes. I however have not read anything that states you must eat solids 3 meals a day in order for the band to be effective. I eat solid foods for dinner and sometimes in between lunch and dinner.[/quote']

You say that you "love"your shakes. . .which ones do you use? I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored and Syntrax Nectars Double Stuffed Cookie that I like. . .but I don't love them enough to use instead if a solid protein! I'd really like to find one that I do "love", because the only Proteins I tolerate well are seafood! chicken seems to get "stuck". I don't throw up, but it just kinda sits there for hours. . .and it can get pretty painful!

What's your poison (protein)?

I use premier protein from SAMs club. To me they taste just like chocolate milk. They are really cheap as well being $18.88 for a 12 pack. I find that the colder they are the better. If you don't have a SAMs card you can get a day pass for free and buy them if you wanted to try them.

I love the chocolate premier protein shakes!! Get mine at Costco.

I had my surgery 12/7/2012 .Still on clear liquids.What I want to know has anyone every tried Visalus shakes?

I have tried Visalus shakes. They are good but to much work for me. I like to just grab and go.