I had outpatient surgery on July 7. I have never had surgery before and I live alone so it is a bit challenging. The first few days on liquids were ok (except one bad night of dry heaving) but now I feel what seem to be hunger pains. Could it be?

You might be. You should check with your Doctor's office and follow their guidelines.

I had outpatient surgery on July 7. I have never had surgery before and I live alone so it is a bit challenging. The first few days on liquids were ok (except one bad night of dry heaving) but now I feel what seem to be hunger pains. Could it be?

Yup. Welcome to Bandster Hell

Yes, it's probably hunger. I was banded on 5-27-11 (with two small fills since then) and I've been hungry since the second day post-op!

Probably a little I had some soupy cream of wheat and a few spoonfuls and I was full...it helped just to get a little substance in there

I had surgery the same day as you did and I thought I felt hunger pains yesterday. I ate a sugar free popsicle and drank some water and was all good. Dont forget the doctor say that when your thirsty you can also feel hungry so drink first!

This of course is just based on my opinion since I have no more expirence than you

I'm hungry... started mushies 3 days early because I COULD NOT TAKE IT ANYMORE... Still only getting around 600 calories a day.

I had surgery the same day as you did and I thought I felt hunger pains yesterday. I ate a sugar free popsicle and drank some Water and was all good. Dont forget the doctor say that when your thirsty you can also feel hungry so drink first!

This of course is just based on my opinion since I have no more expirence than you

Yeah, around my 4th day post op I was so hungry I couldn't stand it. I started mushies early also, although I am not recommending that. I didn't have any trouble, but you should always follow your dr's recommendations. My friend who has had the band for over a year says its common to get hungry while you are still on liquids...it eases up a lot once you start mushies. From my own experience I have to second that.. Drink as much as possible though and drink your protein shakes and that helps a lot.

Ate some mashed potatoes and well chewed chicken today one week post- surgery. I dont feel hungry anymore but not sure if I ate too much.

I was starving for the 2 weeks prior to surgery (liquid pre op diet) until 3 weeks after when they let me go on mushy's It's Bandster Hell and it to will pass