I need some serious help. I am starving. At night my tummy rumbles and rumbles. I do not get up and eat, but it hurts. I have only been banded for 7 days (so have way through my two week liquid, soft blends diet) but it is not enough. Is it okay to move on to week three foods? Also, the thought of having to drink another protein shake makes me want to vomit.

No, it is not ok to move forward. You need the sutures that hold your band in place inside to heal before proceeding, not following the guidelines could cause slippage.

First, are you sure the rumbles are not gas? That early on, I had a lot of rumbling and pain that was actually gas; both instestinal and abdominal (the kind pumped in during surgery).

I know what you mean about the Protein shakes, going on 3 years since my surgery and I still gag at the thought of them. Talk to your doctor and let them know you are hugry, they may have some suggestions. One I can remember is rather than buying ordinary broth, buy the chicken noodle Soup and strain out the meat, noodles and veggies. It may sound strange but that broth is more filling, just enough protein and carb residue to make it so.

hi kendraranc78 sorry to hear about discomfort 1yr pre op i can tell you its gas what you do is get you a supply of gasx chewable tablets 2-3 drink lots of hot meals this will cause you to passgas and belch you see with this kind of surgery your abdomin fills with outside air which causesgas also walk feel welcome to contact me God blessyou

I need some serious help. I am starving. At night my tummy rumbles and rumbles. I do not get up and eat, but it hurts. I have only been banded for 7 days (so have way through my two week liquid, soft blends diet) but it is not enough. Is it okay to move on to week three foods? Also, the thought of having to drink another Protein shake makes me want to vomit.

Seriously, when u get the munchies, chew gum. Doing that right now.

hi kendraranc78 sorry to hear about discomfort 1yr pre op i can tell you its gas what you do is get you a supply of gasx chewable tablets 2-3 drink lots o f hot liquid meals this will cause you to passgas and belch you see with this kind of surgery your abdomin fills with outside air which causesgas also walk feel welcome to contact me God blesyou

Im with u! I get hunger pangs all of sudden. Like starving hunger pangs. Ugh.

I drink the dannon dacactive yogurt drinks that are about 35 calories and only 3 oz. That can tide me over pretty good and they are a very thin liquid. V-8 juice works too and the V-8 fruit juices. I am 6 days and I miss chewing right now.