JBoyd

I converted from the lap band to the sleeve, and am 10 days out. Honestly, the recovery for the band was worse than the recovery for the sleeve has been. I have not had nearly any pain and very little discomfort. I didn't think I would be hungry, but can swear I have felt this way a few times. I am having trouble staying on the liquid diet, as I want more. I realize this is a big mind game, but I am ready for something of substance. Currently, I am doing tomato Soup and applesauce as my meals. I have caught myself eating more than 4 oz, I didn't think I would even have the appetite to get that much down. I feel as though I need something else to eat to be satisfied and have caught myself in the pantry getting a little spoon of Peanut Butter and "sneaking" it. I have had no trouble getting it down, I just feel as though I want more. I know once I start the stage II diet, it will be much better. I am just ready to be off the liquids as it is really getting to me. Did anyone else feel this way? I thought for sure I wouldn't even have the want to eat...but that is totally not the case.

I am a week out, and I never felt bad. I was amazed that the lack of pain/discomfort. I was a conversion from a band to the sleeve. My stomach has been sore, but I was up walking all through the hospital after my surgery and haven't stopped. Returned to work last week and it is like the same ol stuff. I have gotten hungry a handful of times, and am battling my love for food, as the liquid diet has been tough for me. I want more and am ready for substance. I can't quit thinking about food. Is this normal? Currently I am eating applesauce and tomato soup....and have caught myself eating more than 4 oz.......I didn't think that would be possible.