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Just a mom....and an academic professional, trying to get healthy.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Bandster Hell?

I don't even know what this is!!!! I guess I thought it was the time after surgery when you are still eating liquids....but then I have heard people refer to it as that time between eating soft solids their first fill. So...which is it?

I have gone from mushies to soft solids chewed up REALLY well. I've had only one or two minor "stuck" incidents. I am going for my first fill on Friday. I was toying with cancelling since I am going on vacation right after, but I have put on a couple of pounds...which is scaring the crap out of me. I am eating WAY less then I am used to....and at times, I am still even a little hungry after I eat....but I make myself stop. I just hope that this turns around.

So...what is your definition of Bandster Hell???

Also, sorry that I haven't been around. School opens in 2 weeks, and I am freaking out! Trying to catch up today!

Hoping to drop some pounds this week....
DeeDee

5 comments:

  1. I always thought of it as the time between surgery and the 1st fill...usually hunger starts back up with a vengeance and it makes one want to eat everything in sight!!! :)

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  2. Ah, bandster hell for me was kind of what Grace mentioned - but to be more specific, it is the time when the swelling wears off after surgery but before you have a fill that you are HUNGRY and have no restriction and can eat anything, but need to try to stay within the guidelines your doc sets... good luck!

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  3. I agree with Grace and Sarah. Having no restriction is like not having the band, which really sucks.

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  4. Between surgery and when you finally get some restriction. It's the hunger and lack of restriction... can be a little frustrating:) But it does end.

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  5. Yep, I agree, it is when you are eating normal foods but haven't had a fill, so you have NO restriction and basically just have to use your willpower to not gain any weight back! It can be brutal.

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