How much could you eat?

I was banded nearly 3 weeks ago. I am now on mushy foods. But I think I am able to eat too much. I can eat about 6 ounces comfortably. Is that normal? And will it decrease when I get my first fill ?

thanks,
Kary

You sound like me! I truly am hungrier, but told it is normal. The fill will take care of it and the first fill should be at 6 weeks post-surgery. My first fill is set up for 5/31. Just eat slow and watch what you eat, the band is only a tool. Good luck!!

Just had my 2nd fill last week and I still don't feel like I have much restriction. Of course I eat less then before surgery but I feel like I still eat more then I should be eating. Heard it could take a while to get good restriction. I'm 3 months out today

whew!....im glad im not the only one... i have been banded 3 weeks and on mushie stage and although i only eat the 1/2 cup amount i dont actually feel full. i just dont eat any more cos i supposed to only have the 1/2 cup at a time.

Yes, that's normal. I could actually eat more than that so you are lucky to only be able to eat 6 ounces. Some people gain weight before their first fill (I did as my Dr told me I would).

You might not feel true restriction on your 1st fill. I *thought* I felt restriction, but truly did not feel restriction until my 3-4th fill.

No worries, you guys...it is quite normal to feel hungry/less restricted during the few months post-op because you haven't had any fluids put into your band yet. Over time, as you get fills, the amount of food you can eat at one time will diminish significantly (although it seems to take a while for some of us to reach adequate restriction).

You are very normal without a fill. It will take you a few fills to hit your sweet spot so you have to be patient. At some point you will go down to 2-4oz. Good luck/.