[lswood]

Hey guys I got the realize band put in on Thursday. Everything went great. I have a question for you. I am on clear liquids for 2 weeks, but as of right now I am not the least bit hungry. When they put the realize band in though they start with no restriction. As I heal up from surgery am I going to start being hungry again? Is there any restriction at all from just putting the band on?

[missangelaks]

All good questions and I'm sure Leene will be able to answer them all for you soon enough but I would think that the band provides some restriction depending on the size of the band.

Well, Linda let me just say.... to BANDLAND!

Angela

[nanj]

What do we have here?!?!? Another big LOSER!! Yes! Okay every move over another bottom to add to the bench!! I'm so excited for you. I'm sorry but all I can tell you is to get plenty of water in and the rest will have to come from someone who has had the band. HEY LEENIE!!!

[Leenie]

HERE I AM !!! LOL sorry, life calls

Congrats Linda and Welcome to Bandland.

Right now b/c of the surgery you are all swollen inside, thats probably why your not hungry, but you will be as you heal up. Just make sure you are drinking lots of water and try to get in some vitamins.

I too was on liquids (clear) for 2 weeks, then 1 week thicker liquids, then 1 week mushies then on to regular food my 5th week. Make sure you follow your doctors guidelines so you don't hurt yourself...no matter how hungry you get AND be careful with your exercise, you don't want to rip anything inside at this point (or ever really lol). The first 6 weeks with the band is not about weight loss, its about healing, so if you lose weight during this time WONDERFUL, if you don't... please don't get upset...this is NORMAL

At or about the 6th week, your doctor will allow you to start exercising and will start with the fills. If your band is a 4 cc, he'll prob start with 1 cc and then every visit after that he'll put in 1/4 cc.. until you hit your sweet spot. Please remember SLOW IS GOOD!!! you don't want an over fill because that can hurt LOL. Also remember, the band does not work with out the proper fill, so don't get frustrated, just keep plugging along.

With the band, weight loss is slow 1 - 2 lbs a week, and remember its not a race, you will succeed !!!

Hope this helps... any questions, don't be afraid to ask.

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