I am 10 days post-op and started mashed/soft diet today.

I made meatloaf with lean ground turkey and focused dinner on 3-4 oz of the meat. I had about 2 tablespoons of corn and instant mashed potatoes. I ate slow and chewed very well.

My problem is I am still very hungry. I don't want to continue eating and am quite sure I hit my protein quota for the day. How can a satisfy my hunger at this stage?

Also, why to I hiccup after I eat and drink one bite, one sip.

It's usually only one time and it doesn't hurt or anything.

Thanks much.

I am 10 days post-op and started mashed/soft diet today.

I made meatloaf with lean ground turkey and focused dinner on 3-4 oz of the meat. I had about 2 tablespoons of corn and instant mashed potatoes. I ate slow and chewed very well.

My problem is I am still very hungry. I don't want to continue eating and am quite sure I hit my Protein quota for the day. How can a satisfy my hunger at this stage?

Also, why to I hiccup after I eat and drink one bite, one sip.

It's usually only one time and it doesn't hurt or anything.

Thanks much.

Obviously you haven't been following the thread on "general lapband surgery discussion" forum in which a thread was started calling your type of post "bitching and moaning". I took the other position.

Of course you're going to be hungry because you haven't had a fill and your capacity for food and hunger is pretty much what it was pre-band. A lot of people will tell you to make sure you get enough protein and Water in each day. That is important but you will probably be hungry until your get your first fill or even after that until you reach your sweet spot. Just continue to follow your doctor's advice for post-band diet and food choices. I was on a liquid diet for 2 weeks post-op but like I've posted before - WLS surgeons are all over the place with their recommendations.

The phrentic nerve that causes hiccups when irritated is close to where the band is placed and I think it just gets irritated when we eat. If you only do it once, it's no big deal.

Good luck to you.

When I was struggling with no/little restricion I found that if I ate protein based meals and no simple carbs then I was less hungry- For me eating things like potatoes triggers the carb monster and I just want to eat more and more... I used a lot of recipes on the atkins website (lowered that fat a bit though for some of em)

Obviously you haven't been following the thread on "general LAP-BAND® surgery discussion" forum in which a thread was started calling your type of post "bitching and moaning". I took the other position.

Of course you're going to be hungry because you haven't had a fill and your capacity for food and hunger is pretty much what it was pre-band. A lot of people will tell you to make sure you get enough Protein and Water in each day. That is important but you will probably be hungry until your get your first fill or even after that until you reach your sweet spot. Just continue to follow your doctor's advice for post-band diet and food choices. I was on a liquid diet for 2 weeks post-op but like I've posted before - WLS surgeons are all over the place with their recommendations.

The phrentic nerve that causes hiccups when irritated is close to where the band is placed and I think it just gets irritated when we eat. If you only do it once, it's no big deal.

Good luck to you.

WOW! Your sarcasm is really annoying!!:smile2:

Her post was asking for advice because she didn't feel full. It wasn't anywhere near the bitching and moaning described in the other thread. But I guess you really need to prove a point and keep this "disagreement" going. Well you won. Hooray. :glare:Now let's focus on helping someone who asked for help!!

Sorry gracierose for crashing your thread.

My nutritionist has told me many times, if you eat the type of balanced meal you describe and you're still hungry and you absolutely "have to" eat, go for a little more protein.

Obviously you haven't been following the thread on "general LAP-BAND® surgery discussion" forum in which a thread was started calling your type of post "bitching and moaning". I took the other position.

Of course you're going to be hungry because you haven't had a fill and your capacity for food and hunger is pretty much what it was pre-band. A lot of people will tell you to make sure you get enough Protein and Water in each day. That is important but you will probably be hungry until your get your first fill or even after that until you reach your sweet spot. Just continue to follow your doctor's advice for post-band diet and food choices. I was on a liquid diet for 2 weeks post-op but like I've posted before - WLS surgeons are all over the place with their recommendations.

The phrentic nerve that causes hiccups when irritated is close to where the band is placed and I think it just gets irritated when we eat. If you only do it once, it's no big deal.

Good luck to you.

Any reason you feel compelled to be rude? I am not moaning and bitching. I asked 2 simple questions. While I appreciate your constructive feedback, you can keep your destructive one liners to yourself.:smile2:

Any reason you feel compelled to be rude? I am not moaning and bitching. I asked 2 simple questions. While I appreciate your constructive feedback, you can keep your destructive one liners to yourself.:smile2:

She wasn't being rude. There is a thread called titled bitching/moaning in the General Lap Band Surgery board. If you go and read her response, it is very helpful. Go ahead and take a quick trip over there and then you'll realize she wasn't being rude. :tt2:

As for your hunger, that is normal. Pre-Band you're probably used to eating all of the time. Now, that you can't your body has created the need for food - whether it be physical or mental. It will get easier with time.

Yes she was being rude! She was talking to her like she was 5 yrs old. Yes that is a good thread i agree...but the girl wasnt bitching. She was asking for help and advice...which is what these forums are for. Good lord people.

I am 10 days post-op and started mashed/soft diet today.

I made meatloaf with lean ground turkey and focused dinner on 3-4 oz of the meat. I had about 2 tablespoons of corn and instant mashed potatoes. I ate slow and chewed very well.

My problem is I am still very hungry. I don't want to continue eating and am quite sure I hit my Protein quota for the day. How can a satisfy my hunger at this stage?

Also, why to I hiccup after I eat and drink one bite, one sip.

It's usually only one time and it doesn't hurt or anything.

Thanks much.

Hi Gracie,

While it's very common to still be hungry on small meals before your first fill, there is something else going on here.

You might consider rethinking your vegetable choices. Both corn and potatoes tend to be high glycemic foods. In very basic terms what this means is that these foods tend to make our blood sugar spike and then when the levels drop down again, we're hungrier sooner. :smile2:

I'm not saying you can never have these foods, but if hunger is a problem.. making a change might help. Are there some green veggies you like? Broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, green Beans, brussel sprouts are all lower on the glycemic index.

Here's a list that might be helpful:

Low Glycemic Index Vegetables

This gives a basic explanation of the GI and it's effect on hunger:

The Glycemic Index

Hang in there, it gets easier with fills.

I understand now.

Sorry for jumping to conclusions. I've been touchy lately.

I'm 14 days post op and just saw my doctor this morning. I was on a two week liquid diet and now I'm on soft foods. One thing that he is very strict with is carbs. None, ziltch, nada for a whole year! Yes, a whole year no carbs. He said it will stop up the band, get stuck, make your blood sugar spike and stall weight loss. He did say I could have refried Beans provided that they are fat free and mashed well and lentils. Those are really high Fiber healthy carbs, but I can only have them occasionally. You might want to cut out the potatoes right away. I'm not a fan of this no carb rule being that I am a carb whore!! I love them. I like to say that I'm not fat, it's just the Pasta you're seeing. Carbs will sabotage your weight loss.

Keep eating more Protein and drink a shake. The shakes will fill your stomach and give you even more protein. I'm sure you are sick of the shakes like the rest of us, but they give you a good bang for your buck. Even drink some milk. My doctor told me straight up that the next two weeks I'll be hungry so I know I have to deal with it.

Today I ate very thinly sliced turkey, tofu, a tiny bit of meatloaf, and one bite of fish. I also had two jars of baby food fruit. I added some Benefiber to the fruit since my body has been virtually fiber free for two weeks. I found that I was eating out of bordem a few times today so I have to be super diligent and keep busy so I don't slip into my bad habits again. Hang in there, take it hour by hour, day by day. I'm reminding myself that this is a slow process so I have to foucs.

I'm 14 days post op and just saw my doctor this morning. I was on a two week liquid diet and now I'm on soft foods. One thing that he is very strict with is carbs. None, ziltch, nada for a whole year! Yes, a whole year no carbs. He said it will stop up the band, get stuck, make your blood sugar spike and stall weight loss. He did say I could have refried Beans provided that they are fat free and mashed well and lentils. Those are really high Fiber healthy carbs, but I can only have them occasionally. You might want to cut out the potatoes right away. I'm not a fan of this no carb rule being that I am a carb whore!! I love them. I like to say that I'm not fat, it's just the Pasta you're seeing. Carbs will sabotage your weight loss.

Keep eating more Protein and drink a shake. The shakes will fill your stomach and give you even more protein. I'm sure you are sick of the shakes like the rest of us, but they give you a good bang for your buck. Even drink some milk. My doctor told me straight up that the next two weeks I'll be hungry so I know I have to deal with it.

Today I ate very thinly sliced turkey, tofu, a tiny bit of meatloaf, and one bite of fish. I also had two jars of baby food fruit. I added some Benefiber to the fruit since my body has been virtually fiber free for two weeks. I found that I was eating out of bordem a few times today so I have to be super diligent and keep busy so I don't slip into my bad habits again. Hang in there, take it hour by hour, day by day. I'm reminding myself that this is a slow process so I have to foucs.

No carbs for one year? So no vegetables?

No carbs for one year? So no vegetables?

That's right. No carbs for a year. No veggies that are grown under ground so no potatoes, carrots(rarely), sweet potatoes, etc. Can't eat bread, Pasta or rice. He is strict, but he is also very successful with his patients. With over 1900 bands placed, I think he is probably on to something. Will I slip, sure, but I didn't risk life and limb during surgery to blow this. It will suck big time, but honestly, these past two weeks with virtually no carbs has been so much easier than I could have ever imagined. I ate carbs like a crack addict smoked his rocks. Without the daily carb crashes I feel great. I have a major sugar aversion right now which is from not eating any. I am happy happy!! One day at a time is how I'll approach this.

One thing that he is very strict with is carbs. None, ziltch, nada for a whole year! Yes, a whole year no carbs.

I also had two jars of baby food fruit.

You do know that baby food fruit probably had more carbs in it than some fresh cooked vegies (i.e. broccoli)? :smile:

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Until you get some type of restriction, you will still be hungry because the band isn't doing its job yet.

My doc's advice was, "If you're hungry, eat...but make good choices."

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That's right. No carbs for a year. No veggies that are grown under ground so no potatoes, carrots(rarely), sweet potatoes, etc. Can't eat bread, Pasta or rice.

I'd clarify with him whether he meant 'no carbs' or 'no high carbs'. Since he/you specified 'no veggies grown under ground', you may still be able (and should) eat low carb vegies like salads, broccoli, etc. Even Atkins, a proponent of a low carb diet stressed the addition of low carb vegies to his diet. You need the Vitamins and minerals found only in these foods.

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That's right. No carbs for a year. No veggies that are grown under ground so no potatoes, carrots(rarely), sweet potatoes, etc. Can't eat bread, Pasta or rice. He is strict, but he is also very successful with his patients. With over 1900 bands placed, I think he is probably on to something. Will I slip, sure, but I didn't risk life and limb during surgery to blow this. It will suck big time, but honestly, these past two weeks with virtually no carbs has been so much easier than I could have ever imagined. I ate carbs like a crack addict smoked his rocks. Without the daily carb crashes I feel great. I have a major sugar aversion right now which is from not eating any. I am happy happy!! One day at a time is how I'll approach this.

My doctor has a very similar approach. Protein + nonstarchy veggies, plus fruit (one a day) until 75 percent of excess body weight is lost. I've lost 75% of what he wants me to lose, so I'm "allowed" to add bread, rice, pasta, etc. Back in. But I don't miss them at all and feel a zillion times better without them. I am continuing with the original regimen because I love the way I feel.

mdhannant, it doesn't suck at all--I promise, if you're already feeling better, you'll find, when you reach restriction, that you are completely satisfied without the starches. There's just no room, most of the time, for foods that aren't nutrient-dense.

Gracie, hunger is normal at this stage of the game. I powered through by telling myself it was the last time I'd be hungry in the name of weight loss. I do aim for a little more protein/day than my doctor requires, so I add a Protein shake to my morning and my evening; this helps with hunger a lot.

When I really couldn't take it, I called my doctor's office; they scheduled me for a fill a few weeks earlier than planned.

Edited October 13, 201015 yr by BetsyB