Reading the other forums I see that quite a few people report being VERY hungry during the post-op liquid and soft food periods. Is this a common issue? Is it real "body" hunger or is it "brain" hunger (as in "I know I have had enough to eat, but my mouth wants ? I am also interested in hearing if the problem with gas pain post-surgery is wide spread, how severe it is, and how long it lasts. I've not been banded yet and these issues will not scare me off. I just want to be sure I have all the infirmation and facts.

Thanks for your input,

Ellen

I had the Lap Band surgery on March 10, being hungry post op is an issue but not one you cant overcome, some of it is the idea you cant have certain foods, stay strong and you will make it through it. The post op gas pain can be an issue, but get up and WALK, WALK, WALK as much as possible it helps to move the gas out. Good luck.

Reading the other forums I see that quite a few people report being VERY hungry during the post-op liquid and soft food periods. Is this a common issue? Is it real "body" hunger or is it "brain" hunger (as in "I know I have had enough to eat, but my mouth wants ? I am also interested in hearing if the problem with gas pain post-surgery is wide spread, how severe it is, and how long it lasts. I've not been banded yet and these issues will not scare me off. I just want to be sure I have all the infirmation and facts.

Thanks for your input,

Ellen

I had the Lap Band surgery on March 10, being hungry post op is an issue but not one you cant overcome, some of it is the idea you cant have certain foods, stay strong and you will make it through it. The post op gas pain can be an issue, but get up and WALK, WALK, WALK as much as possible it helps to move the gas out. Good luck.

I took Gas X strips 2 days prior to surgery and I also brought some to the hospital. It helped me alot. I still had a little gas but nothing major. The hungry post surgery was a challenge, but I stuck to the diet and it got better. Good Luck to you. I think you will do well : )