Restriction or still healing?

[KIANNA219 8]

So I'm 9 days out of surgery and I'm on mushies. Really haven't had an appetite ,so I've just been drinking my Protein Shakes so I won't be completely weak during the day. The pain has been pretty uncomfortable ,but the doctor said everything is normal. I would think I would be more hungry now since the swelling is down ,but I'm not. I've lost 10pounds since surgery for a total or 20 pounds since Pre Op, so that's exciting.I'm just ready to get in the gym and back to work!

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

I vote inflammation/healing. Although a very small percentage of bandsters will feel restriction post surgery (and some never require fills) the reality is as you get closer to one month postop will you have a real perspective if you are in that small percentage or not. It's great you are not hungry as it makes it SO much easier to deal w/ the transitional phases from liquids to solids. I say work with your band and hope the 'healing' is prolonged long enough that you can get to solids without much discomfort. Keep portions small, eat 3 meals only etc but ensure you are getting adequate nutrition (60-80g Protein is #1). Good luck and congrats

[NYC1992 135]

For me it was inflammation/healing... my appetite returned 3 weeks out and I felt like the surgery never happened - I could eat anything. I had my first fill a week later and it got me in the Green Zone.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

prob alittle bit of both

after surgery, for me, the swelling made not not want to eat

and when i did do my liquids or mushies, i was (full) on very little.

its a great feeling..enjoy it while it lasts..just keep doing what you

are doing as it seems to be working great for you. best of luck

[michpell39 399]

I had my surgery on the 19 and the swelling has made me not hungry at all the thought of food makes me cringe maybe it will be different when the swelling goes down but my family had a big cheesy pizza yesterday and it didn't even tempt me

[KIANNA219 8]

Thanks ladies it was a little bit of both I think my swelling Is completely down now. I am a little more hungry now, but I still haven't been consuming more than 700 calories a day and I've lost 25/ 40 pounds in about three weeks. I put two numbers because I went to one of my surgeons closer offices and they had a manual scale and it read 15 less than my scale at home so idk which one is right. I think my personal scale. But, I guess ill see when I go back into the normal office for my full on August 9th.