Hi.

As the title says I got my band on Wednesday. It was done by Dr. Kwon in NY. I haven't had anything since but water and some tea. And thanks be to God that I have not been hungry at all. Dr. Kwon gave me a large band and put 4 cc's in it. Not sure what is keeping me from being hungry but I am very pleased that I'm not. First post op is on Monday and then I can start protein shakes for two weeks. Then it is mushy stuff for 2 weeks and then back to solid food. Dr. Kwon's regimen seems to be more restrictive than what I see other's are eating but I intend to follow docs orders.

The day of the banding I had a lot of pressure in my chest from the band and the gas and soreness from the incisions which have all diminshed each day since.

I lost 27 lbs. before the surgery and can only imagine what I'm losing now without food. I feel great and am looking forward to feeling even better.

Hi.

As the title says I got my band on Wednesday. It was done by Dr. Kwon in NY. I haven't had anything since but Water and some tea. And thanks be to God that I have not been hungry at all. Dr. Kwon gave me a large band and put 4 cc's in it. Not sure what is keeping me from being hungry but I am very pleased that I'm not. First post op is on Monday and then I can start Protein shakes for two weeks. Then it is mushy stuff for 2 weeks and then back to solid food. Dr. Kwon's regimen seems to be more restrictive than what I see other's are eating but I intend to follow docs orders.

The day of the banding I had a lot of pressure in my chest from the band and the gas and soreness from the incisions which have all diminshed each day since.

I lost 27 lbs. before the surgery and can only imagine what I'm losing now without food. I feel great and am looking forward to feeling even better.

Hi jbhband! Congrats on your surgery! I'm glad you are feeling well. Your experience sounds similar to mine. The first week after my surgery, I felt a lot of pressure in my chest. I don't believe mine was gas. I think I was just very swollen on the inside and drinking created pressure. Once my swelling went down, the pressure in my chest stopped. I also was not hungry for a long time. It was probably at least 4 weeks before I began feeling hungry. Just count yourself lucky. Some bandsters are hungry immediately which makes post-op diet really tough. Hopefully you will continue not being hungry for a while.

Good luck to you and nice to meet you!

Hi, I was also banded on Wednesday. Everyday I am feeling better and better! I have not had any hunger also. I am on a full liquid diet including protien drinks and pureed Soups. I am eating VERY SLOWLY because I had a bad reaction to the pain meds while in the hospital and I could not keep anything down. I am fine since I have been home and only took tylenol for the pain.

Good luck with your weight loss!