still on Clear liquids and starving....seriously hungry...why?

port site hurts A LOT.....I keep breaking tylenol in half and taking it...its getting stuck a little.

For the Tylenol try crushing it between two spoons and then adding a bit of liquid to swallow it with, that should resolve it getting stuck.

As for being hungry, I am sorry you are struggling with this. I am only 2 days into my 2 wk. liquid diet but try to not think of it. You have to do something to get your mind off of it or you will drive yourself crazy! One thing that helps me when I am really hungry but it isn't time to eat is exercising. Even if it is a slow walk around the block. When I come home I have cleared my head and feel better. Pick up a book, crochet, scrapbook, something. Stop thinking of the food and get your mind on something else.

You can do this!!

Oh darlin', I feel your pain! Literally! I was banded a few weeks ago and was STARVING a few days later and even posted to this site about it. By the time I went in for my post op the following week, I was in tears. My advice would be to call your dr.'s office and let them know what's going on. For me, the hunger pain was worse than the surgery pain. Here's a few things that came out of my post op appt...

1. The nurse suggested I get back on my heartburn meds even though I didn't have heartburn because it would help with the stomach acid. It did help a lot. I still get hungry but it's not as ferocious and painful. If you don't have a prescription, find out if there's an over the counter medication they suggest.

2. When do you get to move from liquids to mushies? I was supposed to wait a week but started a few days early. See if your doctor will okay this. The tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. really worked wonders. Greek yogurt with some tasteless whey Protein powder and sugar free maple syrup also does the trick nicely, and if eaten slowly, should be a great transition from liquids to mushies. Now that I am on mushies, I am eating every two hours for the most part. Very protein dense foods help. Let me know if you need more suggestions on this.

3. Usually hunger is a sign that your swelling has gone down, so it may be that you are healing more rapidly than average. The nurse scheduled my first fill for 5 wks out instead of the usual 6 wks out as a result. Ask your doctor if they would do the same.

4. My port pain was AWFUL for the first 10 days. It is still incredibly sore. I was able to take a few Advil a day but didn't over do it as this is not advisable to take a bunch of. Also, maybe try some aspercream and rub on the port site. This helped me a lot. I have seen on this site that some people take up to a month to really get over the port pain. Unfortunately, you and I may be in that group. I started my period this weekend and I think because of the general inflammation and Water retention we usually get with our periods this made it hurt even more. Actually had to break down and take an oxycodon Sunday night. Try the rub on pain relievers, though. That's my best advice.

That's all I got! Hope this helps!

Cat

Hi Mel,

Sorry to hear you are having some trouble. Tylenol makes an adult liquid - I couldn't have even brought myself to THINK about taking a pill that early on. Also, perhaps if the Tylenol isn't doing enough for you - ask your doctor for some liquid Lortab or something stronger than tylenol to help.

It does get better every day. You will feel like your old self in no time.

I wish you all the best.

still on clear liquids and starving....seriously hungry...why?

port site hurts A LOT.....I keep breaking tylenol in half and taking it...its getting stuck a little.

I too was banded on Monday. I'm not having too much pain at the port site, i'm just feeling a lot of hungry. I'm very sick of broth and jello that's for sure. But i did get on the scale today and must say it sure made the hunger a little better seeing that i had already lost 7 pounds. I'm just very tired and am supposed to go back to work next Monday. i might have to start the full liquids early like this weekend so i'll have some energy. At least some soy milk and protein powder if nothing else. I didn't know what to expect when i started this journey and i don't think anybody can prepare you for it. i never dreamed i would be hungry the day after surgery. But i will get through it because i'm going to make this work. Good Luck Mel!!!

yea, that first post op week hunger is incredible. It goes away when you start on full liquids and shakes. It was the worst though!!!! Stomach growling intense hunger pains! Glad it's over!

Mel, ur probably hungry because right after surgery there isn't anything in ur band (for 5 weeks for me) but I wasn't hungry the first 2 days after surgery but am now at 7 days. I'm doing Protein shakes, yogurt, broth, Jello, and get to have mushies tomorrow! I can't wait! Lol

Anyway, just remember nothing's restricting u but swelling, drink protein and Soups and call ur doctor for help!

I second finding liquid Tylenol or store brand. Take it every four hours on schedule don't wait for the pain to get worse. I took it on a schdule for the first week. I do NOT recommend moving ahead on your doctors diet schedule. It can damage your stomach/band. I would recommend spacing out your food. So have broth (add "Italian Spice" etc) and then wait an hour or so before having your protein shake (are you allowed shakes, most doctors do). I can't tell you how happy I was to move from clear liquids to full liquids!

I was also banded Monday. And am wondering is something wrong with me??

I'm not hungry at all & have probably only drank about 5-7oz of liquid today. I've mostly been sleeping, peeing, & feeling gassy. Is this normal?

i feel better since i posted this. i called my dr's office - they said i can try full liquids today so i had my momma's pea soup - pureed. it was amazing. i will never eat jello and broth again! lol. my port site stings a little when i move wrong and i have the shoulder pain (gas) again but other then that i'm ok. I have a rash all over my belly and i dont know why!

still on Clear liquids and starving....seriously hungry...why?

port site hurts A LOT.....I keep breaking tylenol in half and taking it...its getting stuck a little.

Banded also on Monday, not hungry, but not pooping, save for one nugget lol