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I was banded on aug 14. Going through the same thing. My dr mentioned the hunger issues stop after about the 4th fill. Today was my first fill and I'm back on liquids then mushies for the week. I found a few specific savory meals help a ton. Fresh and easy sells these Hawaiian turkey burgers I eat by themselves but I have to chew them to mush. The other night my fiancé made ground turkey in spaghetti sauce instead of noodles we had spaghetti squash, I threw a scoop of fat free cottage cheese. I could hardly move I finally felt full and are the correct portion. Also I noticed if I'm not eating very much protein the hunger increases. Walgreens sells these two gulp protein shots that are 30grams!!!!!. If I have one of those 30 min before dinner I think I trick my body. Helps immensely. I also hit a weight loss issue. I've stopped at 17pounds. He said after my fourth fill I will really start to notice a change. Good luck

I've looked but never found one. Then I tried Pinterest and wow!!! Some ammmmmazing recommendations and recipes on there. My dr cleared me for whole wheat pasta I like to put fat free ricotta or cottage cheese and sauce. And it's something the whole family can have. If your in the mushy stage skip the noodles and it's still amazing. I also use spaghetti squash instead of noodles.

My new favorite is a banana pb2 Greek yogurt and honey. What a treat!

I had the same pain. It was from my port. I saw my dr today and he said there is a nerve that runs close to the port. Typically it hurts most when sitting for long periods of time like in a car. He said sometimes is takes months for it to fully heal. I would still let your dr know.

Day 6 since I've been banded. I went back to work today and it feels like my stomach is eating it's self. I see some people started the mushy phase 1 week post op. I was curious when everyone else started their mushy phase. My post op paper work says I can start mushy phase 2 weeks post op. I'm drinking all the protein shakes I can Handel at this point. I will do what I'm told by my doctor but I'm very curious.

Walgreens sells two gulp protein shots. 40grams in two gulps!

You should yes up your protein intake but my dr also told me to take biotin and lots of it. I was worried about the hair loss too. Getting married in a few months and I need all the hair I can get.

15 days post op. lost 24 pounds, yay! Today I've had the worst craving for a pickle and I wasn't sure if that's a mistake or allowed and anyone's experience with that.

I used pillows wedged under me to sleep on my side and relieve some of the pressure points.

I'm on soft foods. I can do like ground meat cooked veggies nuts. They want me to wait a few more weeks for tougher meats and lettuce. I have this horrible craving for pickles. I am worried about the skin

Pro balance Protein shot XL at walgreens Amazon also sells them in bulk.

I woke up with nausea. All loss of hunger is gone. I drank a protein shake this morning and I had to do everything in my power not to throw up. Has anyone else had this issue. Dr office suggested pepto and some pedialite

Yea I just bought them over the weekend and were on sale 1.50 each. But my fiancé found them in bulk on amazon. Day 13 and I have the itchies too. When did your steri strips come off? When I sit in the car for too long I get a cramp over my port site area. My 2 week post op is tomorrow very anxious.

Walgreens sells these two gulp protein shots 30grams. Highly recommend them.

I found protein shots at walgreens this weekend! 30gr in two gulps. What I game changer. I have more energy. I can focus on water intake instead of figuring out how to get enough protein to keep my eyes open!

Kpurdy what is your pain level currently? I still get gas and a stinging sensation over my suture. I can never seem to get comfortable. I went back to work. I work in a dental office and spend a portion of my time walking in circles. Everyone keeps saying walk walk walk.

I was banded on 8/14. Over the past days taking deep breathes seem to be difficult and causes a sore sensation in my chest and shoulders. I have been doing some deep breath exercises throughout the day. Does anyone else seem to have this issue? Is it cause I haven't been using my lungs as often during the healing process?

My doctor allowed chicken breast, turkey breast and can tuna in water twice a day and I had no limit on my protein shakes. I bought a turkey breast from Safeway and threw it on my smoker. It was nice to nibble on throughout the day and tasty enough to distract me from temptation. I also created the best chicken breast recipe my dr said was ok during preop.( I would still check with your before taking any ones advice.) Chicken breast 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 packet italian seasoning. Marinate over night and throw on the grill. I suggest makes several days worth.

Where you still bloated and gassy when you started the mushy phase? What was your first mushy food?

I've come to the conclusion that my left arm is in great danger cause I might chew it off today!

Very helpful. I think I'll call him tomorrow. I have stocked up on some baby foods that I would love to just take a bite of. Couple ounces of V8 sound like a dream right about now!

Very jealous. My post op paperwork says I can't start mushy foods for 2 weeks post op. Today is day 6 and the sight of protein shakes makes me want to gag! Can't wait for that Wendy's chili!!!!

I found some FANTASTIC recipes on Pinterest to prepare for my soft food stage.

I agree with the Protein shakes. I found changing them up helps. I like to make sugar free pudding with a scoop of no flavor protein in addition to the recipe on the back of the box. I have one of those personal blenders one of my fav Protein shake is one scoop plan no flavor protein. 1/4 packet of sugar free banana pudding milk. Leave in the fridge for 5 min and it's like pie filling. I make a killer chocolate one too. Scoop chocolate protein teaspoon of plan coco powder milk and 1/4 packet of sugar free pudding. I bought Isopure "banana orange pineapple" protein at high health and well it's awful. I use one scoop of it Water and fruit punch crystal lite These usually make 2 servings. I want to a Peanut Butter chocolate one. They sell peanut butter flavor at my dr office I want to try.

I like to put chocolate protein powder skim milk 1/4 packet of chocolate sugar free pudding and ice In a blender. Add a banana or peanut butter Helps curb the sweet tooth. And the pudding and ice give it a milk shake texture.