I don't feel any restriction I'm worried I'm eating like before, I don't know why, is this normal, when do we Usually get our first fill,? I can eat 2 cups of food and then again with in 4 to 5 hrs!! I'm so disappointed the lapband won't work on me? Is it Possible that some wont work on others as in ME??

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This is day 13 post-op for me. I have 4 - 6 small meals each day. From the beginning, I tried to make sure I never went over one cup. So far, that has worked for me. I haven't had a fill and don't anticipate having one until next month. i think the lapband works. I just think it takes a lot of work on your own until you hit the green zone.

This is day 13 post-op for me. I have 4 - 6 small meals each day. From the beginning' date=' I tried to make sure I never went over one cup. So far, that has worked for me. I haven't had a fill and don't anticipate having one until next month. i think the lapband works. I just think it takes a lot of work on your own until you hit the green zone.[/quote']

Thank you , I just feel I'm not gonna lose weight, and Disappoint my Dr. I still weigh the same from before Surgery do you?

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I had my surgery close to yours (Feb 21st) and feel for you!! I am not sure if you had any fluid put in your band at the time of surgery or not? Even if you did, it is a very minimal amount, so you cant' expect the band to be working right now. I am in the same boat as you and can eat a lot more if I let myself as sticking to the one cup of food has left me starving for more, but right now, we are in what the veterans call "bandster hell" which is that period of time between when we have our lap band put in, and when we start to get out fills bringing us to our "sweet spot" so unfortunately is going to have to be all about willpower for us until then. Try hard to stick to the one cup rule so you don't stretch out your pouch or slip your band. Maybe give your clinic a call and speak to the dietitian or nurse to see if they have any suggestions to get you through this difficult time.

Thank you , thought I was alone on this problem, i will try harder boy it sure is hard lol I wish I had some on by my side to yell at me lol

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Thank you , I just feel I'm not gonna lose weight, and Disappoint my Dr. I still weigh the same from before Surgery do you?

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I've lost 7 lbs since sugery.

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Thank you , thought I was alone on this problem, i will try harder boy it sure is hard lol I wish I had some on by my side to yell at me lol

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I can yell at you anytime you need it!! lol

You need to weigh/measure portions. Just cause you can eat more doesn't mean you should. That's why this period us called bandster hell.

for God sake why would u think the band is doing anything on day 17 with not fills...did u even listen to the doctor b4 and after surgery? heal and rest and follow the plan get your fills on time and as u go along you will loss and learn God give it a chance...

I'm wondering the same thing. Some people seem to be restricted and others not. If you aren't restricted, is it okay to eat until you get your first fill? I need to remember to ask my surgeon.

I'll bet after your first fill you will feel differently about things. Wonder if they can do it sooner with you? Seems like torture to have no restriction and be on a liquid diet at the same time. Bad enough doing that for two weeks pre-op.

I got my band Feb 20 and am also unrestricted. However, I never eat more than a cup at a time and have been following the post op diet progression (1 week of clear liquids, then full, then purée, then mechanical soft, then solids). I've lost 21 pounds so far.

I don't get my first fill until April 11. The doctor told me that manufacturers don't allow them to put anything in the bands until at least 6 weeks post op.

Remember that this is more of a healing period than a weight loss period, but still use your better judgment and pay attention to your body- stop when you feel SATISFIED before you get really full

I got my band Feb 20 and am also unrestricted. However' date=' I never eat more than a cup at a time and have been following the post op diet progression (1 week of clear liquids, then full, then purée, then mechanical soft, then solids). I've lost 21 pounds so far.

I don't get my first fill until April 11. The doctor told me that manufacturers don't allow them to put anything in the bands until at least 6 weeks post op.

Remember that this is more of a healing period than a weight loss period, but still use your better judgment and pay attention to your body- stop when you feel SATISFIED before you get really full[/quote']

I haven't eating any thing bad, and I'm scared to be honest, no red meat , I do eat tuna,and Pasta but have not tried bread or crackers or colas, just juice and Water, I was just saying that I got scared cus one cup does not fill me up, I called Dr. Today and I get my first fill on 27 of this month, thank god he dose it after one month of Surgery, I did not know they don't put nothing in it at surgery, sorry guess I was not paying attention , I was to excited it took 9 months for Insurance to Accept my surgery, and had to leave my city for the surgery so much was on my mind and a lot of money was needed

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