I was banded on Tuesday 8/24 but I started a protein shake diet 4 days prior to that. I am supposed to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks post op. I am going crazy just having liquids, I am soo tired of chicken broth and protein shakes. Popsicles and jello and such are cool but they don't fill my hunger. The first days post op I thought that it wouldn't be so bad since I didn't feel hunger so I didn't crave food so much. But once the swelling went down along with any restriction I am hungry all the time now and it seems like all I can think about is food. If I see others eating or smell food it gets ridiculous. I didn't think it would be so hard for me because I thought if all these other people got through it then I can and my BMI was at the lower end at a 35. A lot of times I feel like I would rather not eat and deal with the hunger rather than have another protein shake. Was it reallyyy hard for other people?

yep, it was really really hard for me.....but in order to make my anxiety less, i started walking and doing stuff in order to forget about my hunger. so try doing something different and it will help you lots. goodluck and patience.:cursing:

It is important to do variety. I have high protien no carb hot chocolate that I have every morning and all of my liquids are protien powder fruit drinks (from Health Wise). The key to not getting hungry is to get your 70 grams of protien. It will curb your hunger. You will not be successful if you are not doing this. I also have a protien shake and protien broth every day. I found some great split pea soup and vegetable beef broth on www.proteinshop.com . I am on my 13th day and doing really well.