Hey all! Yes, I know-I'm not getting enough protein-or something., But it's so hard to drink the 64 grams of protein required-MAN! i can't wait for my "mushie" phase to begin! I haven't asked my wonderful surgeon this, but I wonder if he left me unfilled? Probably. I didn't think he would have added anything anyway- It's time to HEAL. Anyone else dealing with definite hunger pangs? I'd better go now. I've got some low-fat creamed soups to strain!! I WILL get through this!

I think I woke up hungry in the recovery room! By three days post-op I was ready to eat my dog! Hang in there! I got to move to mushies sooner than expected because I was healing very well, and my surgeon said he didn't want me to eat my dog...I could not have caught him anyway, he's just too fast.

Thankfully I'm NOT alone!..lol.. My dog's fast as well! And I know it's actual hunger, NOT head hunger. I only had about 250 cals yesterday, so my body is definitely hungry!..lol..At least I get creamed soups-low-cal of course, that should help, and in two weeks I get to start eggs! Yea! I'm still in the "wondering why I even did this in the first place"-phase, which will pass, hopefully. Good thing though, my surgery went great and ZERO pain! So..Yea!

Oh, and sorry about the double post everybody..sigh. Anyone know how I delete that extra one? Thanks!

n the recovery room! By three days post-op I was ready to eat my dog! Hang in there! I got to move to mushies sooner than expected because I was healing very well, and my surgeon said he didn't want me to eat my dog...I could not have caught him anyway, he's just too fast.

I was banded on Wed also!!! I am also hungry! Tonight when my family ate dinner, I thought I was going to rip the food out of their mouths. I cannot wait for mushies to begin either! I am right there with you sister.

It is SO good to know others are HUNGRY. I don't know HOW I missed the memo...lol.. We will get through this!! Mushies will be heaven!

I was banded on Wed also!!! I am also hungry! Tonight when my family ate dinner, I thought I was going to rip the food out of their mouths. I cannot wait for mushies to begin either! I am right there with you sister.

OMG I'm not alone!! I was banded on Tuesday and I have been STARVING!! I was so hungry yesterday that I felt like I was going to pass out! I had some sugar free pudding and it seemed to help...BUT my mom was here and made tacos (my FAV) for her and my son for dinner...just the smell made me even more hungry! Today was a little better but I'm so totally ready for these mushies foods...I LOVE cottage cheese and I have been itching to have a bite or two!! These soups just aren't cutting it!! Cant wait to see my surgeron again and see how I'm doing...and see when I can move out of this liquid stage!!

I posted this on the double post but...

Hunger pains have been hitting me HARD today :-( Went to the movies...ugh and I don't even like movie theater popcorn!

I can't wait until next wednesday when I'm on the mushies phase....mashed potatoes, broccoli, and salmon are calling my name. and although I will only be able to eat 3 or 4 bites they will be WELL worth it! So HECK NO you are not alone!

I never in my life thought mushies sound so good!!! Today is day 3 from being banded and I already woke up thinking about scrambled eggs. They sound so good . Off to have a shake instead. Sheesh!

There are plenty of posts on the boards of those who are very hungry right after surgery. It is frustrating because you figure you just had surgery, the trauma alone should mean no hunger! For many it is like that, but not for all of us.

Thank God I thought I was crazy! My surgeon said I wouldn't be hungry or thirsty what a joke I am definitely hungry! I am only allowed clear liquid for a week, no cream soup, only water, sf jello, broth etc,,,

The first two weeks after surgery on July 7 I was painfully hungry--logical when all you have is protein shakes and broth. About 10 days in I had creamy tomato soup and mashed potatoes which were heavenly. Almost three weeks out I am feeling better and eating more substantial food. I remember how hungry I was and it will get better!

I was banded July 18th, last night when I kissed my husband I found myself licking his lips...BBQ. Lol

I to after the first week became hungry with my stomach growling. My surgery wasJuly 15, 2011 and I feel great today. I kinda rushed through the 2 week clear liquids phase and am pretty much into the mushy phase 100% I just make sure that I am eating my 3 meals per day and NOT snacking, which killsme by the way. I Have not had any trouble with any of the foods I have eaten. I even had a soft scrambled eggs with finely chopped ham in it this morning. All is well. I am eating tuna, grilled chicken and even watermelon and cantelope. Of course it is finely chopped and goes down fine. I have lost about 9 lbs in the past 9 days, so far so good:)