Had the procedure done Monday, and I am starving! I am on the liquid diet but I am much hungrier than before the procedure when on clear liquids! Is this going to pass? The physical hunger pains almost make me sick and dizzy! Is this normal??? Help! Thanks!

Yea, it's normal. I heard all kinds of growlings and gurgles coming from my stomach for almost 2 weeks after surgery. I wasn't hungry because I had severe gas for over a week. I thought it was weird for my stomach to be growling all the time without feeling real hunger. I guess the lower part below the band was hungry lol!

Oh thank you!! I was hoping this was typical and TEMPORARY! You're not hungry anymore are you? Will the lower part always be hungry? I can't imagine, I'd think no one would want this if they could expect to be hungry the rest of their lives! Wow it hurts I hope this passes soon!

Yea, it's normal. I heard all kinds of growlings and gurgles coming from my stomach for almost 2 weeks after surgery. I wasn't hungry because I had severe gas for over a week. I thought it was weird for my stomach to be growling all the time without feeling real hunger. I guess the lower part below the band was hungry lol!

No, I am at 7.3cc's now and I don't get hungry too often. When your stomach adjusts to having the band placed around it and you start getting good fills you will feel a whole lot better. Good luck!

Try spacing out your eating. For the first 7 days I was allowed both broth and protein shakes. So I had broth and then an hour or so later a protein shake. If you are not getting enough calories in it does'nt shock me that you would be dizzy. Remember the brain is very particular. It can't run off protein or burnt fat; carbs only!

I was at work yesterday, and I am 11 days post op now, and I was starving (yeah I was not this hungry on the pre op diet). Someone brought in chips and sour patch kids and I wanted to run over there and devour it all, but I held my ground. Surprisingly even when one of the Vets, ( only a few people at work know I had surgery and he does not know) asked me like 4 times if I wanted a sour patch kid and I kept saying no, and he kept insisting, I was like I am watching what I eat, I still held my ground. But today, I will be bringing an extra protein drink with me.

I'm also 4 days post op and started getting hungry yesterday. Glad to know I'm not alone. Will stick it out... there is so much positive reinforcement on the board. Thanks!

I was banded Wednesday and YES I feel the hunger pain. It is like a burning pain inside the stomach. I also hear a lot of rumbling going on. I started with proteing shakes and will follow honk's plan. I will eat every hour and will alternate between protein shake and broth. I really enjoy this forum because I can see that I am not alone in this journey.

I am 7 days post op and I am starving!!!!!! It is only another week unill my fill. I am looking forward to eggs and other soft foods.I never imagined I would be hungary after the surgery!!

I'm very glad to hear this is normal! But I eagerly await the day that this hunger pain is gone! Good Luck everyone!

I am 3 days post op, My doc has me on a clear liquid diet until next Wednesday, but I so want one of my protein drinks...did your doctor allow you all to have them at first? I've been more hungry today and I do not like jello or popsicles...I've been eating broth and drinking lots of water with Crystal Light and Apple Juice, but sure would like a Choclate Muscle Milk! Just Curious...

I too was banded on Monday and post op week one is both thin liquids and protein shakes, which I think is a God send. I truly believe variety is key, although, I haven't been able to finish one whole shake yet, but it's nice to have options!

I too was banded on Monday and post op week one is both thin liquids and protein shakes, which I think is a God send. I truly believe variety is key, although, I haven't been able to finish one whole shake yet, but it's nice to have options!

Im getting back my appetite (im in mid week 2)