Question:
please help.....worried !

I am 3 weeks post op after a lap band and am afraid that i can already eat too much. I am always hungry aswell, is this norm or do i just need a fill? i can eat a whole sandwhich and be hungry again in two hours !    — wendy M. (posted on December 6, 2002)

December 6, 2002
Wendy you are suppose to be on liquid diet at 3 weeks don't you? I could'nt eat a sandwich until about 6mos post, and then I could only eat half, bread always got stuck. Call your surgeon and ask him/her, what to do. Good luck.
   — Rebe W.

December 6, 2002
Wendy, A few questions for you. FIrst, how long does it take for you to eat the sandwich? Second, are you transected? I have to say that everyone is different- we all know that. I was transcected, and i am one year out. I am JUST NOW starting to be able to eat a sandwich, and only grilled cheese at that. If you are taking more then 20 minutes to eat that sandwich,then you are taking too long and eating too much. You need to stop eating at no longer then 20 minutes(at least that is what I have been told).If you are able to eat that whole sandwich in 5 minutes, then you may want to place a call to your doc. Good Luck!
   — Vicki L.

December 6, 2002
Hi! You know it may just be that you are needing your first fill. But whatever it is I would definitely call your surgeon as you really should be having more restriction than this so early on. I did not have the lap band so I am no expert here, but I do know something isn't working right.....sounds like you need that fill. Take care and best wishes! ~Roberta~
   — Roberta S.

December 6, 2002
wendy, i am trying to be approved for the laproscopic rny, the dr. gave me an option for the rny or the band he said that sometimes the band my need to be tightened. (can be done in dr. office) maybe thats what you need. i dont know just a suggestion. good luck-maureen
   — Maureen A.