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dhigg68    2

dhigg68
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I was banded on 7/6 and just started pureed diet. I started a couple of days early because I was just so so hungry. Well I'm still super hungry and I have lost 15 lbs, but have been stuck at 15lbs for a few days.

I need some ideas to help curb the hunger pains so I don't cheat! It's not emotional eating or boredom- I'm physically so hungry that I can hardly stand it. Has anyone else experienced this?

I'm getting a fill on 8/19.

Thank you!!!

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2beskinny    4

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I'm only 2 days post-op, so I'm not hungry (yet), but I did just make some pureed lasagna for dinner and it was very yummy! I just cut a very small piece of lasagna and used Tomato Soup to thin it in the blender. It was like lasagna soup! I also puree strawberrys with skim milk and splenda and top with a little sugar free cool whip. Also very yummy. I'll let you know if I come up with any other good ones. I also pureed some tuna with lt. mayo and Pickle Juice today. That wasn't bad either (good Protein, too!) Good luck!

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MrMom    0

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Maybe you're ready for some solid foods. I was only on liquids for a week , then moved to solids. I had good restriction after meals and stayed full for hours. Just be sure to chew well and take small bites.

Good luck.

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KimmyTx    0

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Shave the outer layer off dill pickles and have at it. Very filling!

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goldngrll    9

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I'm only 2 days post-op, so I'm not hungry (yet), but I did just make some pureed lasagna for dinner and it was very yummy! I just cut a very small piece of lasagna and used Tomato Soup to thin it in the blender. It was like lasagna soup! I also puree strawberrys with skim milk and splenda and top with a little sugar free cool whip. Also very yummy. I'll let you know if I come up with any other good ones. I also pureed some tuna with lt. mayo and pickle juice today. That wasn't bad either (good Protein, too!) Good luck!

hi there!!

cant help but notice...you're only 2 days post op, and eating all this ?? be careful!! your still healing!!!!! I'm 3 weeks out, and still on puree, softs... 2 days out I was only on liquids.....

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2beskinny    4

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hi there!!

cant help but notice...you're only 2 days post op, and eating all this ?? be careful!! your still healing!!!!! I'm 3 weeks out, and still on puree, softs... 2 days out I was only on liquids.....

My doc has patients on Clear Liquids for 24 hours, then pureed foods for 2 weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks. I was having a little fun experimenting with what could be pureed. Everything I made was the consistency of a cream Soup and I only had a very little bit of it due to my lack of hunger. I am using low carb slim fast to get most of my Protein in. I think I'm doing fine! Everyone's doctors have different instructions after surgery...it's important to stick to what YOUR doctor tells you - a common theme here on LBT!

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reverie    49

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Try to get in more Protein.< /span>

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vera35    0

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I did one week of liquids and then straight to solids and also have great restriction. I felt like I was cheating already felt very guilty. My weight loss is not the greatest Im losing about 2 pounds a week..It's nice to know Im not alone

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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