Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm 3 weeks post op and feeling great (minus a cold my son gave me). I'm down 15 lbs with my first fill on 11-09. I was wondering what some of you may do while eating to slow down. I'm putting my fork down but sometimes I catch myself eating fast. Today I was able to wear an old pair of jeans that hasn't fit in over a year and I was so happy!

I totally understand the depressed feeling because I felt the EXACT same way! Sore, depressed, uncomfortable, UGH!!! But... It WILL get better! I was banded on 11/10 and had a VERY hard time post op and questioned/doubted my decision until just a few days ago. I'm finally starting to feel lIke my old self again. I'm not all the way there yet, but have a completely different outlook now that I'm actually feeling better. I forget who said it, but the first month after being banded has affectionately been called "bandster hell." Lol So just keep in mind that it's all down hill from here. We've conquered the hardest part and are ultimately preparing for a new, happier, healthier life. ☺️

I totally understand the depressed feeling because I felt the EXACT same way! Sore, depressed, uncomfortable, UGH!!! But... It WILL get better! I was banded on 11/10 and had a VERY hard time post op and questioned/doubted my decision until just a few days ago. I'm finally starting to feel lIke my old self again. I'm not all the way there yet, but have a completely different outlook now that I'm actually feeling better. I forget who said it, but the first month after being banded has affectionately been called "bandster hell." Lol So just keep in mind that it's all down hill from here. We've conquered the hardest part and are ultimately preparing for a new, happier, healthier life. ☺️

Doing much better now. First day back to work, and I did good.

So good to hear!!! It just gets better

Ok I was banded on the 20th of November....Thursday will make 2 weeks exactly and I eat like crazy I have no restriction I'm thinking wth....that no desire for food feeling didn't last long I was awesome first week but hell today I ate almost half of a grill chicken leaving may be half of the breast My doctor appt. Is Monday so let's see how it goes praying I may the right choice tomorrow I'm going back to 2shakes a day with a healthy meal but I just may gain back the 22lbs lost before Monday if I don't stop any suggestion any one please open to all comments

That's about the time I started feeling hungry again (2nd week going on to week 3) also. It's because the swelling from the surgery has started to go down. My doctor let me have puréed foods around this time so I just did that. Just be careful because you have to let the sutures heal, if your doctor is ok with you eating solids, eat slowly. I hear it takes some people about 3-4 fills before you feel restriction. I had my first fill and I felt restriction for a week but now, nothing. Hope this helps. Good luck.

I was banded on 11/10 and had the same issues... I discussed with my doctor because I'm not due for my first fill until 12/17, and as you know, it may take a few fills to hit that sweet spot to really feel restriction, while feeling like you've eaten until your satisfied. I too could eat SO much... like WTH? Was I even banded? lol So, my doctor suggested a low does of Adipex until I receive my first fill. I am taking half of a 37.5mg a day, and I'm telling you it has worked WONDERS!! I am NOT hungry like I was for sure. I'm eating the recommended 1/3 cup of soft foods 4-6 times a day, am completely satisfied, and losing weight. I was scared because after I was banded I put on a few pounds, and clearly the scale started going in the WRONG direction. Not sure if adipex is an option for you, but it's really worked well for my situation