I was banded a week ago and have had a very smooth recovery. I have a couple of questions, tho. I am having trouble sleeping, and have woken up the last 3 nights with a sort of jerking, twitching sensation in my muscles. I have been able to go back to sleep after a while, but it really bothers me! It's a feeling like I just have to move around- I literally can't seem to relax muscles, esp. in my arms. Anyone else epxperience this? Plus I did not experience hunger for the 1st few days and have been hungry at bedtime last 3-4 nights. I am at 600-700 calories, which is where nutritionist says I should be. I just am not sure how much hunger to expect. See doc tomorrow for post-op.

As the swelling goes down and you heal you will become hungrier. Whatever you do follow your doctor's instructions. The first six weeks are for healing - let your body do that. Make sure you check with your doctor tomorrow about an issues you may be insure about. We all recover differently and have different issues. I hate to use the word issues...but everyone heals differently and has different reactions to the surgery. Take it easy, rest and when you are able slowly start moving again. Stay hydrated. Good luck and congratulations!

I was banded 1 week ago tomorrow and I haven't experienced what you're experiencing but I will have this pain on the left side of my stomach. This happens mostly in the evenings but also at night and it wakes me up. I know this is only the first week so I've been writing all my questions down for my doctor. I will see him again on 12/29.

I would get terrible leg cramps...only at night while I was sleeping. OMG they hurt and would wake me up out of a dead sleep. The soreness I felt the next day was like I just ran a marathon. My doctor told me to increase my Fluid intake (water) and that really helped.

I was hungry a week after banding. Drink you Protein and keep up with your fluids. This will help diminish your hunger. I could not drink Protein shakes, but really did well with Isopure clear fruit flavored drinks at 40 grams of protein.