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hello all,

I was banded just yesterday, and I am extremely pleased thus far. I'm just a little sore, not really any gas pains or nausea whatsoever. I was banded in Lubbock, TX by Dr. Hall. The nurses in the hospital were happy about how quickly I got up and walking...their excuses for it was my 'youthfulness'. ;D

Anyway, I'm just a little confused about what I'm feeling. I really haven't felt hungry at all - but I think it's because I'm just so sore. I really don't think I have any restriction. I haven't had ANY problems getting any liquids down, even right after the surgery. I -could- take big gulps of Water and nothing would happen. I've been sipping Clear Liquids and eating Popsicles since yesterday, and have felt no 'fullness'...but whenever I don't eat, I just feel no hunger. Is this what I'm supposed to be feeling?

Sorry if I'm not wording this in the best way. I'm just wondering if this is normal. This site has been a blessing for me this past year...I would really love some feedback!

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Hey Manda,

Everyone is different...some people wake up hungry and some people aren't hungry for a while after the surgery. I wasn't hungry for at least a week. Like tummy growling hungry. I did start to think about food but nothing like before.

You won't feel restriction until you start to eat real food. The liquid stuff just passes right through. Even then restriction doesn't come for some until after many fills.

I hope I at least sort of answered your question. I know I don't really feel full but I lose interest in coffee in the morning and I struggle to eat during the day because I just don't always want it but at night I have to fight myself to not eat too much lol

Good Luck! You'll figure it out as it comes :))

~A

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Congrats. I got my band on 3/9 Mon, I was up and about quickly; I am 51. My gas showed up on Tues. night. I still have not been hungry. For a few days the stomach is swollen from the surgery, also they pump in gas and I think that causes some of it, and your full feeling. It took forever for me to get down a Protein Shake that Wed. I had full liquids for a week and found myself a little weak on Sat. Had same on Mon. after starting mushies. You may be like me and don't have any Fluid in the band. My doc waits about 4 weeks before a fill to give stomach time to heal. He said I might even gain after starting solids. Get the fluids in and as much of your required Protein as you can. Good Luck!

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Hi Manda,

I was banded on St. Patrick's Day as well. My surgery was great; walked shortly afterwards. I have been sore since I came home but am taking pain medicine for that. I do know what you mean about not being hungry and not feeling restricted. I have been drinking Water, apple juice and a Protein mix with water (not milk) to keep my energy up. Even though I have not felt hungry, I had signs my body needed the fluids- like my dry lips and mouth. We were banded on the same day and are having similar circumstances.. so, I guess that's normal for now. Good Luck!

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i was banded on the 17th too, and im feeling the same way. i had no issues with the Water or broth they gave me at the hospital, or any liquids since. i havent really felt hungry either. i figured it was because i was sore, and the fact that id been on liquids for 5 days before.

i guess i'll see if i feel any different as more food is added in, instead of just liquids

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You may not have any restriction. Some people here relate about getting Fluid added to their band at the hospital during surgery. However my doctor waited 2 months for the swelling to reduce before adding any fluid to my band. There technically was some restriction, but I could drink as much fluid as I wanted as fast as I wanted. Some food I would notice restriction more than others, but it was there. Even in this mode I managed to lose considerable weight before my first fill.

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