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I had my surgery on January 4th. I was given 1cc at the time of surgery and pretty much feel back to my old self as far as being sore and getting around. My appetite is back and it's frustrating! I know it takes time to get to the "sweet spot" but it's just frustrating because no matter how much protein I eat, an hour or two later I'm hungry again. Like I said I know it's early in this process but I'm getting discouraged. Just needed some tips, encouragement or a good kick in the ass! : )

Awesome change!

Chicken broth!!

I was banded on the 4th of this month. It hurts if you take a large bite and swallow. I can fill if trying to go down and it's painful. Same with liquids if I swallow too much. I'm still learning... I hear it gets better, I am only a few weeks out so I know I'm still healing.

It's a small amount and has already stopped. I'm prob over reacting, but I will call in the morning. Thanks!!

My incision where my port is located is bleeding slightly. I was banded on Jan 4th. Is this normal? I saw doctor on Thursday and he said I was healing nicely, but it wasn't bleeding then.

Thanks! I need to flavor my water... I have never been a fan of water. : )

I'm having a hard time getting in enough water and fluids. Any tips? I was banded Jan 4th.

Day 3 was the worst for me! Day 5 was the best day. Today is day 6 and I feel great!

I really haven't felt full either. I have been eating small amounts of stuff until I go see my doctor. I actually am seeing him tomorrow so I didn't have too long to wait. If you have doubts call your doctor. I have just stuck with foods on my food list the dr gave me the day of surgery. Good luck!

I was banded last Friday. Have you added thin creamed soups? I have also started yogurt, applesauce, and tonight even had a few bites of mashed potatoes.

I had surgery last Friday and was supposed to return to work today(Wednesday). I had to take the rest of the week off because of the pain. Everyone is different though.

The liquid diet isn't easy! I added thin creamed Soups today and tonight I had a bite of watery mashed potatoes. I'm struggling getting in all my liquids/ Protein because I feel full. The pain was better today but its been difficult. Today was a good day, the best do far! Hopefully tomorrow day 6, will be even better!

Welcome! I was banded last Friday. I had to do two weeks of the south beach diet before surgery, it was worth it, I dropped 20 pounds and it prepared my stomach for the liquid diet I'm on now. Best of luck to you!!

You are doing better than me. I'm in so much pain and starving!

I'm doing ok! Really sore and getting hungry

I'm excited to walk in any store and buying clothes!

How are you doing? I was banded last Friday. I'm on day 5.

Congrats! I was banded last Friday!

I had some cream of chicken soup today. It took me the whole day to finish one small can, but I'm going to bed satisfied! Tomorrow I will try and add in something else.

You look amazing! I needed to read this today. I am 4 days post op and am questioning what I have done. I'm starving and weak and feel like I can't go on. Reading that it was all worth it for you made it somewhat easier for me to handle today! Thank you!

I'm feeling better, no gas pain just pain at my port site. I'm starving! Anyone else start thin creamed soups at this stage?

Yes it hurts bad! Are you hungry? I was yesterday but haven't been today.