Hello! I was just banded 8/31/06 by Dr. Martinez at the Molding Clinic in TJ. I am recovering well but feel like I could eat anything! I have been only having soups and liquids, but thought that I was supposed to feel full after a small amount! I havent had any heartburn, gas, or nausea. I know that I should be greatful!!! But I am concerned that I am not feeling full! The doctor did not fill my band when he placed it so I will have to wait awhile for that. Has anyone had the same experience?

Hello! I was just banded 8/31/06 by Dr. Martinez at the Molding Clinic in TJ. I am recovering well but feel like I could eat anything! I have been only having soups and liquids, but thought that I was supposed to feel full after a small amount! Not until you reach good restriction. This should have been explained to you -- neither the reduced portions, or the weightloss, should be expected until you have good restriction, which will likely take at least a couple of fills (depending on aggressiveness).

I havent had any heartburn, gas, or nausea. I know that I should be greatful!!! But I am concerned that I am not feeling full! The doctor did not fill my band when he placed it so I will have to wait awhile for that. Has anyone had the same experience? I think you will find most people have the same experience. Not a lot of doctors fill the band on surgery, because with the swelling that could make things REALLY tight. Don't be concerned that you aren't feeling full. Think of it like - you have a band, but it doesn't work yet... then *of course* you aren't feeling full. It will work when it gets some fill.

Thanks for your reply! I was beginning to think that maybe my band had already slipped or something! Not much was explained to me by my doctor. I have been trying to read and pay attention to the other bandsters! Thanks again!

Leave it to Wheetsin to give all the right answers......Doesn't leave much for any of the rest of us to say. Welcome to the forum :clap2: Heal well and don't worry about losing right now. That part comes later.