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I sure hope you're right!:biggrin:

Well I hate to say it but I am glad I am not the only one who is still in bandster hell. I am 5 weeks post op and there is NO RESTRICTION - hunger and craving is at an all time high and to boot I am not motivated to exercise. The weather is cold and I can't sleep well (apnea), so I am tired. I am hoping that the weight loss (whenever it decides to show up) will eliminate the apnea, then I will have more energy, then I can exercise. I would just like to get moving on this new life of mine . . .GRRRRRRR BTW my first fill (I am hoping) will be February 2nd.

Hey Moe I was told there is a possibility you may not tolerate milk after being banded, I was never told that we could NOT have it at all. I happen to be lactose intolerant so I dont drink milk. I use soy milk for my protein shakes and its awesome, I buy the light which taste really go to me. It is a very good substitute if you dont drink milk or you are not allowed. Best of Luck to you!

I'm hungry, I just want to chew something . . . grrrrrr:cursing: Tuesday soft diet and Doc appt, back to work on Monday:crying: I'm hangin in there though. HAPPY NEW YEAR DEC, 09' BANDSTERS & WELCOME NEWBIES!:smile2:

Hi Lisa: Congratulations! The pain will be gone before you know it. The first day home is the worst and I think us late thirty and forty somethings are a bit slower at recovering. Im post op 9 days and although I am pain free, I am still pretty fatigued. Hang in there the recovery is actually pretty fast!

Don't be discouraged, I know how you feel, I was hungry coming out of surgery and confused! We have to remember that this is a time for healing that is the PRIORITY, once our bodies heal and everything sets as it should then we can begin the real journey. We don't want to mess that up right now by being discouraged or moving ahead to soon before our bodies are ready. Like Grandma used to say "this too shall pass"

We were banded the same day - I can't start mushies for another week. :smile: So jealous (but happy for you :biggrin:), I did call my doctor's office today to make sure and they confirmed it! Oh well, I am doing okay, not too much hunger, I bought some Carnations instant breakfast and it is really good, I put all natural peanut butter in it with soy milk and extra protein powder. Anyway I hope it goes well for you!

Congratulations! That is soooo AWESOME! I love it!

Wishing Everyone having surgery tomorrow the very very best! :smile:

They did tell me that ibuprofen (advil, motrin) cause's bleeding and it may not be good. Plus I heard that because of the irritation it causes to the stomach, if it sits in the pouch it could cause stomach ulcers. I did hear that the liquid is ok.

me too, I feel some restriction but I think the hunger is back (I call them cravings) and liquids are going down way too easy!

Okay so here I am Day 7 of my journey. Not so bad, but still pretty tired and sluggish. I went out and did some light shopping on Christmas Eve and then enjoyed Christmas Day with family. I cheated a tiny bit ( I knew I would) nothing earth shattering. Im talking a tiny tiny bit (like the size of a small piece of lint) of red velvet cake on Christmas Day. I really don't think I was hungry, just craving, which I think pretty much goes away with a thick protein shake. I am curious to see how I get through an additional week of full liquids. I still have sore tenderness at the port area, my stitches are itchy (I guess healing), still a little gassy, I am belching better but it hurts in the morning. I don't take the pain meds during the day and Tylenol does nothing for me. I took some ibuprofen for a few days and it made me feel like a different person, but I hear it's a no no:sad: So each day I wait to see what I can tolerate then see what my options are. I am just taking it easy, I have another week off from work :smile: so I will strategize then! The support here is helpful and encouraging, it helps me understand things. Maybe a little light cleaning today:glare:?? Maybe

This is the best thread I have read yet regarding eating and the post op diet. I was banded 12-21-09 and I feel a little hungry not much it's mostly cravings, but I am fighting my way through as well. I am on full liquid at this point per docs orders and there are things like, sugar free pudding, creamy grits with added Protein powder and you can put almost anything fat and sugar free in blender and puree, it's the consistency and the calories that matter. I have been real creative in my eating so I can stay healthy right now, I mean Christmas day was so freakin hard, there were short ribs, roasted chicken, cabbage, red velvet cake plus I baked two sweet potato pies - Shoot! The liquid diet just freakin sucks but it is a small price to pay for a HUGE reward! Thanks to all you guys who contributed to this thread - YOU ROCk. Oh and by the way I did throw a small spoon full of rice, cabbage and chicken in the blender with my broth and unjury protein unflavored and had a delicious Christmas dinner **wink**. Enjoy the rest of the Holidays Everyone!

Day 3 of being banded and each day gets easier. It hurts when I belch and take deep breaths which I am trying to do often. The other pains are subsiding slowly and I am only on Tylenol so I know it's getting easier. Yesterday it was hard to drink, but today I think I will do much better, Isopure is my best friend right now. Tomorrow I can start shakes so we'll se e how that goes - I really just want to go shopping! :-)~