So I'm 3 weeks post op and I think I'm experiencing bandster hell. About an hour after I eat I'm hungry again. Like hungry hungry. I've been trying to make sure that I'm eating enough protein but it still doesn't keep me satisfied. I go in for my first fill on Friday. I'm just wondering if this is what bandster hell is.

And could this be why my weight loss has slowed down the last few days?

Hi Mrs. Ebg....I am also having the same problem....I think it is bandster hell.....at times i forget i even have it in. I am hoping that after my first fill things will change and I will feel more restriction. My first fill is on the 20th. You will have to let me know how things go...

Kathy

im 12 days out and i am so hungry,,,im trying so hard to stay on track but its getting harder and harder

If you're post op, not yet achieved enough fills for sufficient restriction, and able to eat like the band isn't there - then welcome to bandster hell! Hang tough - it gets easier!

Brad

Sounds like your swelling is going down. Load up on Sf drinks , water, protein shakes. Right now you need lots of protein to promote that healing. If you are on mushies, try something like cottage cheese, yogurt. This stays in a little better than all shakes. But don't get used to it, cause it is considered a "slider" food and too much of that can put those calories up there. Oh yeah, don't forget that walking will take your miond off of your hunger and put you further away from the fridge. try it out! Good luck!

Yes, you are in bandster hell! A couple of things that will help...drinking plenty of water and staying busy!

If your doctor gave you instructions on calorie intake, track you calories and make sure you are getting ENOUGH. When you make the transition from liquids to mushies it's not uncommon for weight loss to slow or stop. Be patient! Once you have enough fills to be restricted, and you stick with the rules, the weight will start to come off again. Hang in there! Ya'll can do this!!!!

Sure sounds like it! It sucks donkey balls but it will get better

Sure sounds like it! It sucks donkey balls but it will get better

Are those high in Protein? If I eat two of them will they keep me full until my first fill?

I think I will google it!

:scared2:yes it sounds like you are and it is not easy.

Try and stay away from liquid foods but drink lots of water in between meals (make sure it is 1 to 1 1/2 hous after you eat)

Try and increasing your protein I use protein drinks. (24 grams of protein)

Try and stay away from the bad carbs they make you want to eat and cause cravings. ( bread pastries crackers potatoes etc)

The South beach way of eating is a good one till you get filled.

For now it is just like dieting

The fills will make a diffrence.

Cheers and stay positive:thumbup:

Kirsty

mrs.ebg, I too am 3 weeks out from banding and am always hungry(and the protein shakes dont satisfy the cravings) could you give me an example of what you eat in a day? and was the 31 lbs you lost all post-op?

Thanks everyone for the support! I'm sure I will be a lot less grumpy come Friday when I get my fill!!

Bella as for your questions, I only did ore-op for a week because they moved my surgery up a week so I lost about 8lbs pre-op and the r

Rest after being banded. I am already allowed to eat normal foods so my diet varys. I do try to eat mostly protein and stick to the half cup rule my dr gave.

Good luck!!