Hi,

Well, nearly 2 weeks since I was banded, and so far I have lost 14Kg all up (9kg was the pre-op diet).

Tonight i went out with my girlfriend and had a entree size gnocchi. I only ate half of it, and had no pain or discomfort. I took extra time to chew and ate it as slowly as I am able (something very difficult for me to do, as i normally would just wolf it down.)

Now the weird part. To be absolutely honest, I havent been feeling terribly hungry at all since I have been banded. But, when eating this meal tonight, I had no sence of fullness either. I stopped eating mainly because I am feeling guilt over "cheating" rather than any feeling of satiation.

Is this just because I havent been filled yet?

I am worried because if i can get away with eating large amounts, I may keep doing so.

Any advice appreciated.

thanks,

raph

Hi Ralph, I think we were banded on the same day and I was doing well until yesterday... got first pangs of hunger and today totally dissatisfied with the foods I was eating (thick liquids). Even though I haven't tried, I think I could eat a meal as well. I'm seeing my dietician tomorrow so expect to be on mushies after that... breathing sigh of relief! Are you eating mushies yet?

i was banded on the 31st. My doctor has had me on mushies since the start, and I have just started slowly having real food, hence the gnocchi.

That's unusual... no liquids. Anyway, from what I've read here, it's not unusual to be hungry and able to eat more than we should at this stage. When is your next visit to the Dr? I believe we don't get our first fill until we are healed... 4-6 weeks after surgery.

had a visit this morning (before the meal that worried me..) next docs appointment is in 3 weeks.

I would give him or his nurse a call and talk to them about it. I'm sure it's fine... gnocchi is a pretty mushie food so probably no damage done.