I was banded on 5/10 and until yesterday I have hardly been hungry. It seems like all of the sudden I can just eat. It somewhat scares me. Now when I say I can just eat, I am still on mushies but I don't seem to get full so quickly.

For example, we went to the zoo today and I was doing fine until I got home... I felt like I could eat the world. I was so hungry!!

Is this normal?

Hey Crystal--this is completely normal. When they put your band in, they do not fill it. This time is meant for healing. When you are able to start getting fills, you will really notice a difference. Just be patient, and use this time to heal. I might suggest that while you are on the mushie stage, you try to get as much protien and fiber as possible, to help you feel full longer. that is what worked for me. Just hang in there--it will get better, I promise.

Crystal, don't be scared :drum: It does seem to happen overnight, all of a sudden you feel an increase in hunger.

My advice would be to add in more Protein, maybe a shake between meals - or yougurt, cottage cheese.... something that will be filling until your next mushie 'meal'.

I cringe to admit it, but a week or so before my 1st fill I indulged in a 6-in subway sandwich... that was before I had restriction, but I still don't know why I felt the need to test the rules. I've never tried it since, and tried my best to get a fill at regular intervals.

Don't be discouraged, I think it's normal... means your healing and the swelling is going down. You might check with your Dr's office on Tuesday, maybe they'll say you can go ahead to the solid phase?

Karla

Connie & Karla,

Thank you both so much for the advise and encouragement. It did just seem to happen over night, yes it's kind of scary.

I can start solids on Friday so I think I'll work as hard as I can to get through this. I'll try adding a Protein snack in to see if that helps. If I can just maintain my loss until my first fill - that's being successful to start!

Thank you both again :drum:

ms connie; while still on the mushie stuff, what kind of protein will be good to get full on before getting the 1st fill

that's okay, you guys answered it for me. thanks