I was just banded on Tuesday 8/8 and I'm already down 11.5 lbs! I can't believe it - only approx 140 more to go!

My question is around other people's experiences immediately following banding.

So far I've been keeping to the high Protein, low carb, low fat diet - and I haven't been overly hungry. If I get hungry I have a lowfat/low-sugar snack and I'm fine.

But I seem to be able to tolerate things I almost expect to make me get sick - yesterday I had to stop off at a diner with a friend for Breakfast and I planned to have runny oatmeal or some other gruel - but I weakened and had sausage patties and homefries. Yes - I know I was bad but I was careful to cut them up really small and mush them with my fork and they went down so easily and so smoothly - and tasted d*mn good.

I was fine during and afterwards - and the only effect I felt was that I was full after 2 small patties and a couple of forks of homefries. It was rough leaving the rest of the food on the plate, but I did it and was fine.

I'm afraid that I won't be as "restricted" as I would like. I had some really bad eating habits before and I was hoping the band would help rein me in.

How have others felt for the first week or so after being banded? How about after their first fill? Is this usual?

Thanks

Sorry, I can't be of any help. I was banded on July 21 and am still on my liquid diet. I would however warn you not to eat too soon, not to let situations tempt you. Your band needs time to heal, and that is the reason for the liquid fast.

Please be careful.

I am in my 4th week of liquid fasting. I am very hungry at times, but will not let food ruin this chance I have to heal.

hugs

Thanks.

I was only on a liquid diet for 1 day. I was told to progress to mushies - anything the consistency of applesauce - from the 2nd day afterwards for the next 4 weeks.

I always find it interesting the different types of diets and the differeing lengths that people are placed on them.

Was on liquids for only one week. Dr. said to go to the next phase. Talked to my dietician and she said basically whatever I can chew to apple sauce feel it was okay. I'm kind of worried though if I'm healing the right way. But Dr. and Dietician said it is okay. I did feel the tightness the second week. Now going into the third week no tightness. I do stop myself. I would like to get a fill but won't see the Dr. till the 9th of Oct. for my first fill. Just remember protein first, vegetable or fruit and if enough room starch. Which you will find out no room. Hope this help a little:thumbup: