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I was banded 3 1/2 days ago - OK so I know I'm not REALLY ACTUALLY hungry, but I feel like I am. I am SO freakin' tired of broth, Soup, popsicles, Protein shakes and Water that I could just croak! I actually took a bite of my daughters dinner, chewed it up and then spit it out just so I could taste something that wasn't blahhhhh. At least I spit it out, right? I know this is all "mental" and I'm not really starving to death, but it sure is hard to take. I am obsessively looking forward to pudding next week - how sad is that? I've done quite well on the pre-op & post-op diets (down 17 lbs) and I know I can do this - I quit smoking after 15 years w/ no problem - I just have to get over this "hump". I feel the need to discuss it with others like you who have been in this position. My family is supportive and wants to help but have no idea what I'm going through. Any suggestions? Hints? Tips? Talk me down off the food ledge!! lol

Thank you all so much for all your information! I am still SO swollen around my stomach area. All my incisions are up right under my breasts and my whole abdomen is swollen like crazy. Any idea how long that will continue? The pain is still very manageable. I took only one pill yesterday and none so far today. I'm going to go to the store and walk walk walk as much as possible to try and get the gases out and hopefully help circulation for the swelling to subside. Thanks again for all your help!!

Absolutely amazing job you've done. You are an inspiration to those of us just starting our journey. You remind us that we CAN do this! Keep up the program

I was banded yesterday morning at 11 am. So far the pain has been very manageable and haven't had too much of the "gas pains". My hubs drove me to town today and I got my mani/pedi then went to the store and walked around for 30 minutes buying some more "liquids" to get through the week. So far, so good! Can some of you please tell me what all you ate during the 1st week post-op - mine calls for liquids only. Thanks!

I am starting my one week pre-op diet today. During the 2 weeks prior I have lost 11 lbs but hope to lose 9 more for a total of 20 before surgery. Hopefully the last week being on just liquids and greens will help! Can anyone give me some pointers - my body or brain - something - is CONVINCED we are starving to death!