When I drink, I feel fine. Dont feel different. I believe I can gulp if I choose. I dont feel full when drinking, I just stop because I know its more than 2 to 4oz. Could this mean the surgery was not a success? I appreciate any feedback that is given.

Give it time. It took several months (and fills) for it to kick in for me. You may not have any Fluid in your band yet. Some don't.

Two days ago was a year. I'm down 97 (really want 3 more!!).

Be patient and good luck! You're starting your new life!

Thank you so much for the envouragement and congrats to you for your accomplishment. Im looking forward hearing about the 3 more you will lose.

I'm the same way with my liquids and I'm 6 days post op but I stop when I feel a burp coming on....Good luck

The Fluid phase can almost trick you into thinking that this thing may not have worked because fluids really have no restriction. Trust that it has, because believe me you will soon find out all about it. Good luck with the journey...

Give it time the true reality will hit sooner than you know it.

Good luck

I totally agree with miss Meg. I found that I thought I could consume anything. Ummm no you can't! I tried it and believe me there's a reason why there's a fluid phase. Just stick to it and you will notice changes in your body soon enough.

Thank you all for the support. I plan on seeing this all the way thru. With the great advice given, im no longer panicking. When you tried every program on the market, you think this will fail as well.

Hi there, so happy for you -- you are on your way!

Thank you all for the support. I plan on seeing this all the way thru. With the great advice given, im no longer panicking. When you tried every program on the market, you think this will fail as well.

This is my feeling too but I have been doing a lot of reading and people say it will take time and fills so I am hanging in there. Now 10 days post op and very excited/anxious about the whole thing. Good luck!

Good luck to you as well

I'm 4 days post op now and I feel constantly hungry. Maybe I'm not drinking enough, I don't know. But I feel like I have no restriction when I'm drinking fluids. But I've read that's normal.

Now I'm just drinking small amount of fluids and regularly through out the day to keep my energy up. I decided not to count any calories and eat what ever as long as it's Fluid or as my nurse said- as long it's something you would be able to use a straw to eat.

I even had a chocolate pudding. I haven't had that for ages but it was soooo good! But it was just a really small amount, just for the extra energy.

My surgeon told me absolutely no straws! It fills you up with air and can be uncomfortable. I'm not a veteran though just came out of surgery myself.

And no chewing gum, it fills you up with air as well

I was banded 6 days ago, and every time I drink I feel like a tightness in my belly if I drink too fast. And, then I just feel like I'm full of gas. It passes but learning to slow down is harder than I expected. First follow up appointment not til the 9th and I too am very excited and anxious!