Just Banded 3/26/10

[martman]

I did great on the liquid diet pre-surgery and lost 24 pounds. Since the surgery 1 week ago, I've lost another 7 pounds and I don't have much of an appetite. My Dr says this is normal, has anyone else experienced this when they got banded? I also have laryngitis.

Scared in NJ

[laureng24]

Hi I was banded on 3/26 too. I lost 8 lbs prior to surgery and 11lbs since. Maybe a little more now. I don't have much of an appetite either. trying to get 1 good protein shake ina day along with some greek yogurt and a little soup is difficult. Feeling pretty good otherwise. Sip some decaf tea with lemon and a splenda. feel better. I am in NY.

[yyzfan]

Same here, I was banded in NOVA on the 26th. One week liquid diet, lost 9 lbs, most miserable time. I admit I cheated (no carbs, just protein).

I've not had a single hunger pain since the surgery. Weirdest feeling ever. I think I've lost 10-20 lbs since the surgery. My jeans / pants dont fit. I need another belt.

Only had a single "complication" with the surgery. Found out I was allergic to opiate based pain killers. Try dry heaving 6 times the day of surgery. Anti nausea meds didn't help.

Good luck. I'm fully blending chicken soups for dinner with straight up shakes during the day. I feel the effects when I dont eat, but not hunger.

Hope it doesn't change. Helps me focus on the head hunger since I don't have any physical cravings.

[bunnygirl6969]

hi i am not banded yet but will be on the 14 apr they say you are not hungry in the beginning because your stomach is still swollen and is healing . good luck i look forward to seeing you soon in bandland on 3 rd day of 10 day diet.