No Restriction at all!?!?

[Wyo Girl]

I had my surgery on 9/10, so, it's been 2 weeks yesterday. At this point, I have no restriction at all. I think I could pretty much eat whatever I want. I haven't been and I've been trying to stay with mushies etc., but it's hard. I was wondering if this is normal. I expected to be on liquids for longer than I was and mushies. I feel great and my incisions have almost completely healed, so, I'm sure not complaining, this just is not what I expected.

[Linz1984]

That is exactly how it was for me. Some people just adjust faster to the band than others. On my third day out of surgery I was eating cheeseits, I was wide open. Do not expect miracles at this point in time, when they start to fill your band your restriction will be unbelievable. Dont panic just yet. When I realized I had no restriction, I freaked out. I though "oh sh*t, this is just another something else that isnt going to work." Hang in there, give yourself time, and be patient.

[cincha]

From what I hear, you won't feel much restriction until after your first fill which is approximately 6 weeks post op. So I think what you you are experiencing is pretty normal. :confused: Watch your intake and you'll do fine. Exercise when you can and that will help too. :nod:

Cincha

[Neets]

I had surgery on the same day as you. I struggled for the first week and was only eating 1/4 cup meals, as directed. It was incredibly difficult. But now I am into a new routine, and I lost 15 pounds in 10 days. My nutritionist said I was doing spectacular and told me I was allowed to eat as much as 1cup (but I'm trying to keep it at half a cup) a meal. The first few weeks are the hardest, but it definitely gets better. I can't wait for my fill. Good luck to you!

[JillS]

I had my surgery on 9/11. I just got back to work after my 2 week follow up appointment with my surgeon. The good news is that I am down 11.5 pounds. But I feel the same way - the first week even a spoonfull felt like Thanksgiving, but now I think I could eat anything. I find that I am not as hungry between meals, but 1/2 cup of food isnt filling me up either.(Not even close)! I have been sticking to the soft liquid diet and need to for two more weeks. (I did cheat and eat some oyster crackers) I got the good news that my first fill is scheduled for two weeks from today. My surgeon assures me that this is the hardest part and once I get the proper fill all will be good.

Hang in there, I'll think of you while I am eating more cottage cheese for dinner tonight!!

Jill

[JDru]

Hang in there everyone!! The first six weeks after surgery are the toughest (also known as Bandster Hell), but you will get through it. Also know that it might take a few fills to get restriction. You are all doing so well with your weight loss! Congrats! :)

[Wyo Girl]

Thanks for all of your replies. My internet was down, so, I didn't get them until today. It really helps to know I'm not the only one going through this. I found out yesterday that I get my first fill in 2 weeks and I'm really looking forward to it. My doctor told me that I should now be eating 3 times a day and 1/4 a cup each time. I'm starving on only 3/4 a cup of food a day, but I'll try. Thanks again for the help!!

[Neal R.]

Jessica is right. Until you get good restriction, its not real easy. And sometimes it does take several fills before you get that good restriction.

[Teal]

Meeeeeee too, I have no restriction at all (I was banded on 8/20) and I just found out today I won't have my first fill until 10/8. I am hoping this will work for me once my band is filled and I have the help I need with my portion control. *sigh* until then I will continue to drink lots of hot tea.