My 1st Post-Op appt

TulipStar · 09-25-2007, 05:04 PM

Hi everyone!

Today I had my first post-op appt, I am 15 dpo and it went pretty well.
I was waiting in the waiting room with a lady who had surgery the same day as me and she said that she is not hungry at all, and she is loving it. I am completely oppposite than her and told her that I am hungry ALL the time!!

My dr said that it is normal to be hungry by now, and that is bc the fat under my band has shrunk and that my band is not filled and loose now.

He said that I can schedule my 1st fill for October 8 and that after that, I will feel like I did after surgery, very full all the time.

My dr also said that I might gain a couple lbs between now and my fill!!!:faint:
I told him that I have already gained 3lbs since I have been on my mushie phase. He said it is just my metabolism slowing down and trying to hang on to all the calories since I was only on liquid before. He said not to worry about gaining a few pounds bc it will happen!!

So, now I can start on a regular full diet, with a limitation of around 1200 calories. I can eat whatever I want, no more mushie or soups are required.

I am really beating myself up over these 3 lbs that I gained back since I lost it after my surgery. I have even upped my exercise and have been walking 2 miles everyday, but I haven't been losing anymore.

If my port area still wasn't sore, I wouldn't even KNOW that I have surgery, bc I can eat ANYTHING withouth any problem.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for the 1st fill and hopefully some restriction.

Kimmie · 09-25-2007, 06:08 PM

I just got back from my 1st check up after surgery as well....was advanced to pureed foods! I've never been so happy....LOL

poohlvr · 09-25-2007, 11:59 PM

wow Tulip - don't beat yourself up. It will all come off. Just try to remember small portions. I too am HUNGRY all the time! I am still on my soft not quite mushies stage. I want to eat all the time too. I am limiting myself to my three meals and slow eatting. I hope that your fill helps you. My dr doesn't do fills for THREE MONTHS after the surgery! I still have a long way before I get filled!

Woohoo Kimmie - I bet you were happy! Isn't funny how excited we get over the littlest of things?

EL1 · 09-27-2007, 10:53 AM

I have been keeping a daily diary of what I eat and find that the days that I am hungry I eat more carbs and don't drink all my fluids. I have been very strict about limiting my carbs to only at night (and then very few) and drinking as much as possible (more than 8 glasses). I carry a water bottle in my pocket so I can sip all day (you can find the little 8oz ones a the grocery store). Anyway the days that I stick to this, my hunger is well controlled and i don't have difficulty sticking to my calorie limit.

SUPERSTU58 · 10-02-2007, 11:56 PM

I am 18 days post op and like you guys I'm hungry, but not really all that BAD. I must say that I was disappointed to find out during my 1st post op visit, that I didn't have ANY restriction. I'm taking it one day at a time and trying to change the behaviors that trigger excessive eating. So far so good. I guess what my main questions are is just how much are people able to eat after their fills, be it the 1st one or the 3rd? Also, I have concerns with menu planning and recipes. If anyone has any info, I would greatly appreciate it.