Morningwaits

I had my surgery on October 15th. The first week I couldn't eat much and it felt good not being hungry all the time, but the second week and thereafter I never feel full, I am always hungry, and I haven't lost any weight! I'm going crazy! People have told me that I will be this way until I get my first fill. But I am just so tired of constantly being hungry. It feels like I had my stomach cut open and then they sent me on my way. I don't feel different from before. Has anyone had a similar experience? I feel like the only one with these problems.

lapbander33

Well, what those people told you is right.

First of all, relax. You had surgery all of 2 wks ago...your body is still adjusting.

Secondly, how much water are you drinking? Are you getting in 64 oz a day?

Thirdly, exercise...are you doing at least 30 min. a day?

Fourthly (is that a word?)-what are you eating? I know it's hard to measure out your portions and eat low-fat. But try, really give it a shot. Lean protein first, then everything else. One of my favorite snacks is 2 pieces of turkey lunch meat wrapped around a piece of cheese.

I understand how it feels to be starving at 2 wks out. I was, too. In fact, I actually gained 5 pounds (after losing 18 the first two weeks) before I got my fill! I was snarfing food down like a madwoman. Then, to make matters worse, my first fill did nothing for me. And I was really questioning whether this had been a good decision. Luckily, I have found out that it really does make a huge difference to get a good fill. Now I start to eat...and if I eat too much my body rebels.

You will get there. Hang in there...we are rooting for you!