scooby1

I was banded on Oct 1 and am just starting to get the hunger pains you are describing- I am also drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch with light Snacks like yogurt as a filler. But, I have stalled in my weight loss, lost about 45 pounds since starting the pre-op diet- I asked my surgeon last time I was in (for my first post op appt) and he explained that I may not see any pounds come off right away, but more inches. I didn't want to hear that- but it has been true- I have lost 4 pant sizes since starting the pre-op diet. I am hoping that my first fill gives me more restriction. Don't eat anything that you aren't supposed to- you can really hurt yourself- so even if you think you have no restriction, you do and you won't find out until its too late....

I am almost 14 days out from surgery and I agree with everyone else... get the liquid pain med. The horrible painful pressure in your chest will go away by day 5 or so- I feel great! I asked my surgeon at my post op appointment what that deep pain pressure was and he said that it was inflammation from the surgery.. Hope this helps and just hang on, it will get better :smile: