Yogurt and protein drinks just didn't cut it! My stomach was growling and I just want food! So tomorrow I am supposed to start mushy foods, but couldn't hold out! I went to the store and bought chicken salad. I swear I could not spoon it in fast enough, before I knew it I had my half cup (note to self, put in bowl so you know to stop after a half cup. Good news is that I didn't vomit at all and I stopped myself at a 1/2 cup. I will wait a little bit and drink water...god I want something of substance but trying to stay strong...trying, lol. So far I have lost 7 pounds post surgery. I don't feel it since my tummy is still swelling (went back to work and I am walking a lot more than I anticipated). There are a few things that I have finally realized what were going on 1) there were a few times my stomach got tight between my rib cage. I felt like the wind got knock out of me. Ends up I drank something too fast or ate something to past. It was a weird feeling so I couldn't pin point it. 2) I was hoping that the hunger wouldn't kick in this fast. My follow-up in July 11th. I am assuming once I add food of substance in my system this will suppress the hunger and 3) after my half cup of chicken salad, I still do not feel full:( and my tummy is growling...I will stay strong and not deter from most of the protocol;)

Hi azmomo.. How r u doing now? I was banded July 9th and I feel the same as you! Hungry ;(

I haven't had a fill and my next appt is aug 24.. I am not loosing any weight. Only lost 10lbs the week right after surgery .. Just wondering how you are making out? Tkss

I wish I had great news, but I still haven't lost. I had a fill and I am at 5.25cc, she wanted to be aggressive. I was good for about 2 weeks, lost about 5 #'s but have since gained back. I think my next fill is in August and I am hoping this does it. It has been hard to watch what I eat when I dont fill up. I am starting a personal trainer this week so I am hoping this helps. I also got my blood work done since i should be losing weight, my calorie intake isnt over 1200. I know I have low testosterone and i am getting pellet pills injected to help. If you have low testosterone you wont lose weight. I have not lost faith as I cant eat nearly as much as I used too which is nice. It is not seeing the decrease on the scale that is depressing! Dont give up hope, it will happen...at least that is what I am told;)