I feel like I haven't even been banded

[EllenVick 0]

I have been banded now for 4 weeks. The first three were great on liquids and no hunger BUT NOW I'm hungry all the time and eating just about anything and in the same quantities I used to. What's going on. I know I need a fill in a couple of weeks but I feel like I don't have any restriction AT ALL! I really thought I would even with an empty band. I hope my band hasn't slipped or anything. I have lost 15 pounds so far and am pleased with that, I just want to keep this going even if it is slow I don't care.

Thanks for listening.

232/218/145

Banded by Dr. Ortiz 4/28/06

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[NJChick 3]

What your feeling is normal. Once you get your fills, you'll definitly feel a difference.

Hang in there !!!

[Tamyrn 0]

Do you have an appointment for your first fill? If not get one, it'll give you some piece of mind knowing you only have to hang on for __ more weeks then you'll have restriction again.

Good luck, Tammy

[juliek 0]

Pretty normal, I had very little restriction until my first fill. Hang in there.

[cissy 0]

totally normal. I was so hungry between meals until I got my first fill at 5 1/2 weeks post op. Then no more hunger.

[amourette 5]

EllenVick, I felt exactly like you about 2 hours ago and have just got back ffrom my 5 week check-up, he gave me an immediate fill and told me to stop feeling guilty and down about the hunger and eating. I am so elated now as I have something to look forward to and had no time to think about getting a fill.................hang in there, you aren't alone! Do u have an appointment time?

[Miper70 0]

I feel the same way. In fact, I NEVER felt any restriction at all. I was eating grits a week out and never, ever felt my band until last Saturday. I woke up early (earlier than normal) to go kayaking, took a swallow of hot tea and actually "felt" the band. I felt the tea go all the way through. It was weird. The whole cup of tea I felt it, but it then disappeared and I haven't felt it again. I get my first fill today, so maybe I'll have at least a little restriction. It's taking every ounce of willpower I have to keep the lbs. I lost pre-surgery and immediately after off.

[Kathi 0]

I am 5 weeks post-op and have been able to eat anything for weeks now. Aside from the occasional reminder from my port in the form of pain, I can't tell that I had surgery.

I get my fill next Thursday, and I am just hoping that I can have some restriction finally. It is very discouraging.

BTW... all the post-op weight I lost, I have gained back.... so see, it could be worse.

[Miper70 0]

We'll lose it again and hopefully this time it'll stay away for good.

[*susan* 1,709]

I too am experiencing the same thing right now. Fortunately, I have been on these boards for a couple of months now and pretty much expected it. I haven't gained anything since my surgery, but I haven't lost either. In fact, I just left a message on my surgeon's office voicemail asking them to please set me an appointment for my first fill.

[GayleTX 1]

Ditto.....sounds like you are perfectly normal. Are you using Protein supps? They will help you combat the hunger.....make them nice and thick with ice and maybe a little fruit and nonfat coolwhip.....it'll help fill you up and keep you feeling energetic.