No restriction 3 weeks post op!?!?

[Bandedlexi 11]

Hi guys, I'm 3 weeks out and on my purée stage. A week ago my restriction was huge ! I would have 1/4 cup of liquid and be soo full.. Now I can drink full cups and not even feel full:( is it because swelling has gone down??? God I just want my fill :/

[catfish87 3,471]

Sounds pretty normal to me. This is the time when its 100% willpower...Hang tough and it CAN get much better soon.

[Kime-lou 648]

Totally normal- you are in lapband hell. Protein up that helps and drink lots. This will pass.

[Draven 188]

Lexi, definitely normal. Your swelling is going to go down and restrictions will be less. And this will happen with your first few fills. You have to remember, your band is a tool and will help. But will not be the only reason you lose weight. Will power, life style changes, and positive thoughts are going to be needed as well. You have to give it time to work. And work it will. If you follow guidelines. Don't rush it. Let it happen.

[B-52 7,113]

Took me 4 months ln the "White Knuckle" Club before the band began to do it's "Magic"

After that, with a little more of the learning curve to go, loosing weight got very easy...

But prior to that? Hold on...it's all determination and hard work.....and even then I managed to gain weight....

[Bandgirl64 7]

Hello, I am Connie I was banded 2/27/13 and I feel the same way you do, I wont have a fill until end of May.

I find I dont eat as much, but I eat more then I thought I could, not happy with that, but it did make me recognize the importance of excersising and eating when I am hungry not just because.

I am looking to find someone to connect with to share experience etc on this journey.

Connie

[wildrose1966 396]

7 months out - 4 fills and minimal restriction. At 5 months out - 3 fills zero restriction. A few weeks ago you were probably still swollen from surgery. Trust me this is a marathon and no 2 people are alike. Listen to your body and be patient.

[hely88 883]

You will not really know how things will be until you get to solids and are eating high Protein soild foods. Hang in there.

[ChicagoRose 650]

Normal. By the time of my first fill i really needed it!

[jbandster 37]

Hang in there girl! I am 1 mon post op and in hunger hell. I get my first fill tomorrow, and although I am excited, I have learned on this forum not to expect a restrictive feeling until at least a few fills. Everyone's body is different, so it might take a while to get to a happy place for you. It's just mind over matter at this point. Just stay active and do the very best you can.

[aufan 69]

Yep, I'm 4 weeks post op and I have very little restriction. But after starting real foods I gained a couple and said NO I'm not going to do this again. So I'm logging EVERYTHING down to the smallest bite in MFP and trying to just eat way smaller portions and not drink with my meals. It's taking constant focus,but is paying off. I come to this app several times a day while at work or on the go to use as a reminder that I can do this and make a healthier life!!

It's on us to stick it out until we have more restriction and can last longer between meals.

WE CAN DO IT and WE WILL SUCCEED!!

Keep coming back here for support they are all wonderful support!