Hello everyone.

I was just banded on Monday Jan 12th and I have been following the diet and drinking only sugar free liquids (crystal light, propel, and protein water) and broth but I don't know if I am identifying when I get full. It seems like I haven't gotten full but maybe once since the surgery. It's like I don't have a band sometimes, in my opinion, but I know its there. Still, I'm not sure what to think, I can drink and drink and I don't feel very different. Has anyone experienced this? Is it normal? I also haven't felt the least bit nauseous since the surgery and I was under the impression that I would barely be able to ingest a few ounces of liquid at a time or I would feel like I was going to be sick?! I also have been kinda hungry for food... whats going on?

That's perfectly normal. I followed my dietician's advice of 2 weeks of liquid. I was able to drink about 3/4 of a cup of clear soup sipped slowly during this time. I then went onto pureed foods. I felt less hungry once I was actually eating real food. Stick with what guidelines you've been given and it does get easier - good luck

I was never sick or nauseous. I really could not tell I had a band until I got a few fills. Just keep sipping and follow your doctor's orders for your post op diet.

It will get easier. You can read the board and do a search up on the right side of the board . Search for

bandster hell.

don't worry this is soooo normal , just as every one said follow ur docs do and don't, u will have NO restriction till u get ur first 2 or 3 fills.

Hi apple: It sounds like your healing normally. Thank goodness you are getting all your liquids in. Hunger is to be expected, so this is reallt the challenging time for you. Follow your doctor's instructions and you will be okay.

Congrats on your surgery. It is the perfect way to start the New Year off.