:car: Hi. I have had my lap band surgery almost a month ago..4 weeks this wednesday, One monthe on the 12th and I was wondering some things. My Dr. is in Mo(des peres)St. Louis area, and he is great, but sometimes I think I could get faster answers on something like this than waiting for a call later on, you know? Anyway..

I have been feeling hungry the past week...and sometimes, too hungry. I am following the diet, and eating the protien suggested, but sometimes it is not enough. And then I eat some more.. And since I have to wait to drink...boy old habits die hard sometimes! I know it takes time, and I was so proud for the first 2 weeks I lost 11 lbs...but now I feel like I put them back on. I my have had "false hopes" and was hoping every two weeks that 11 lbs. would fall off...:rolleyes:It was a nice dream. Anyway, anyone else have this feeling? These moments? It is all new to me and I would appreciate any/all comments made. Thanks for your time...Fran

:car: Hi. I have had my lap band surgery almost a month ago..4 weeks this wednesday, One monthe on the 12th and I was wondering some things. My Dr. is in Mo(des peres)St. Louis area, and he is great, but sometimes I think I could get faster answers on something like this than waiting for a call later on, you know? Anyway..

I have been feeling hungry the past week...and sometimes, too hungry. I am following the diet, and eating the protien suggested, but sometimes it is not enough. And then I eat some more.. And since I have to wait to drink...boy old habits die hard sometimes! I know it takes time, and I was so proud for the first 2 weeks I lost 11 lbs...but now I feel like I put them back on. I my have had "false hopes" and was hoping every two weeks that 11 lbs. would fall off...:rolleyes:It was a nice dream. Anyway, anyone else have this feeling? These moments? It is all new to me and I would appreciate any/all comments made. Thanks for your time...Fran

I got my band on August 27th, so I am just a little ahead of you as far as time goes. When I was at your point, yes, I could have chewed my leg off. I was miserable and scared to death to eat too much. When i went on solid food, it did help. I will be getting my first fill on Friday, Oct. 12. I have lost a total of 30 pounds. My dr. said that is an average of 1.4 pounds a week and it will improve after my fill.

Yes, I miss drinking my ice tea with my meal. Ice tea is my beverage of choice. I will drink ice tea even if it is 20 degrees outside!!!

So, what you are feeling is normal. Just hang in there and keep up the good work!!! Clara

thanks! I appreciate the encouragement! Chewed you leg off, huh? funny!

Hi. I have had my lap band surgery almost a month ago..4 weeks this wednesday, One monthe on the 12th and I was wondering some things. My Dr. is in Mo(des peres)St. Louis area, and he is great, but sometimes I think I could get faster answers on something like this than waiting for a call later on, you know? Anyway..

I have been feeling hungry the past week...and sometimes, too hungry. I am following the diet, and eating the protien suggested, but sometimes it is not enough. And then I eat some more.. And since I have to wait to drink...boy old habits die hard sometimes! I know it takes time, and I was so proud for the first 2 weeks I lost 11 lbs...but now I feel like I put them back on. I my have had "false hopes" and was hoping every two weeks that 11 lbs. would fall off...:rolleyes:It was a nice dream. Anyway, anyone else have this feeling? These moments? It is all new to me and I would appreciate any/all comments made. Thanks for your time...Fran

Fran you are not alone - after the swelling goes down from surgery you will be able to eat more - I could eat 1 - 2 cups food per meal. My suggestion to you is that you make healthy food choices from now until you get your fill - even if you over eat veggies - it's alot better that eating Cookies and you will get tons more for the calories - When I am extra hungry I eat extra veggies (squash, green Beans, broccoli etc) I limit myself to 1/2 cup - rice - Pasta - potates - I eat 4 oz of fish and 1 to 2 cups veggies when starving - if you want sweets - try healthy choice sf fudgecicles - 80 c 4 grms Protein - sf choc pudding 60 c 2 grms protein..

Good luck...

thnaks...sometimes you just feel like it is all your challenge...nice to know others feel the same sometimes...thanks for the advice...Fran

I was banded on 10/1 and I am already starving- I am starting on mushie food at the end of the week, so I hope it helps- I guess I thought there would be a feeling of more resistance with just the band-It sounds like I won't feel the benefit of the band until the first fill and until then, we just need to be careful- Is that what most of you do??

Please help!!

I think we have all gone through the " I`m so hungry i could eat the family dog" stage. It does get better once you start getting fills. Donna

When does your doctor start giving fills? Mine did them at 6 weeks. You need a fill. Good luck.