Hi I live in Tucson Az...just had lapband surgery Sept 3....lost 15 lbs so far...I am hungry...not as hungry as before but I still feel the urge to eat...is that normal??

I was banded on Sept. 5, and I am in the same boat. My doct said for me to eat more protein, like fish, and this has helped. Surviving hurrican IKE has been the BIG problem. 11 days so far w/ out power, and it is very hard to make the right choices on food when there is not much of a selection....Thankfully my doc. starts his patients out on mushies after a two day liquid diet.... I have read that once we get our first fill, the hunger pains will subside...

Yes it's completely normal. You really don't have restriction at this point. Most of the food you've been eating, is just going straight to the lower stomach.

Just make sure you are drinking a lot of Water and get your Protein in... the weight loss will slow or pause when you eat mushies/solids because of this... so don't worry... all this is normal. Focus on chew, chew, chew.. because you will more than likely forget, especially if you're really hungry... it's always that first bite that gets you! LOL! You go through this transition diet to help you develop good habits and to heal, don't worry about losing at this point. Enjoy it now! :confused:

Caren, sorry to hear about Ike causing you to be without power. We didn't even get a drop of rain here! My mom who lives in Ohio got her power on last night after 8 days without it from Ike when it passed through there... she said she's gained 5 pounds at least from eating out.

She said that they were even running out of things at some of the restaurants... I hope everything goes well for you.

Hi, I got my band on Sept, 4th, and I am at the second stage of post op. My doc has me on soft foods like soft fruits and veggies and creamy soups. I see you mention that your doc told you too eat fish after a two day liquid diet, I thought we couldn't eat meats yet untill the 4th week? I have heard so many different post op diet requirements, I guess it depends on the doc. I have been craving for fish which is my favorite and I cooked fish last night for my family but was scared to eat a piece. Is fish safe to digest and eat in my 3rd week banded?

Hi every one just introducing myself. I hope im on the right thread. I got banded on 09/04/08 and so far has lost at least 12 pounds. I feel better since surgery but still have pain at my port area. I am still on medical leave from work because my doc does not want me to lift over 10 pounds yet. I feel like a wimp hearing every one saying they have mostly no pain after surgery and was able to return to work a day or two after. My job require me to lift up to 50lbs and Im not able to right now. Is the one's who went back to work in a day or two, work in an office or have light job requirements? :rolleyes2:

Good morning, I have had the band five years, have lost 100 lbs but have gained 35 back. :rolleyes2: I have not had a fill this year, suffering with acid reflux, especially at night. My throat is hurting now, so I'm getting that checked out. You all stay positive, it takes time, it's not an overnight thing.... I'm glad I did it.

Thanks for the replies, Ladies, I appreciate it....I was wondering how you guys make that weight tracker thing on the bottome of your threads? I can't figure it out, can someone let me know? Thanks, Katalin