Hello,

I was banded on March 12th 2010. I currently have 6.5 cc in my band.

I still have snacking cravings-today has been really bad. I've tried crackers...and even some backed lays...but I'm still STARVING!!!

I know about the normal "fruits and veggies" ideas for Snacks, but does anyone have any inventive ideas to help ward off my hunger in between meals.

I go for another fill Aug. 16th...which I will need as I have restriction, but I am not at my "sweet spot" as of yet.

Please help...I'm starting to beat myself down about my food choices !!!

You're healing. You're hungry bc of your clear liquid diet...that would also explain the headache. I didn't stop hurting until the 5th day...that's when it got better for me.

Hang in there and make sure you are getting enough liquids in, the headache might be bc of dehydration...my doc had me drinking 64 oz of Fluid daily...and really still does!

Be prepared from now for the next 3-4 weeks its gonna be what we call "Bandster Hell" where you are hungry- and you will feel like you can eat whatever you want...but you have to remember that you are healing and NOT to push the limits! In 6 months, this healing period will seem like a distant memory.

What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger!!!