At this point I'm still on a liquid diet for at least another 5-6 days but I'm really feeling hungry every couple of hours. Is this a good sign that things are healing well and should I been increasing my protein shakes to one every couple of hours depending on hunger or should I stick to one every breakfast, lunch and dinner? I don't want to overdo it but I really feel that I'm ready to move onto the mushie stage. I haven't had any issues swallowing and had very minimal pain after surgery. Thanks for your thoughts!

I really think you should follow your doctor/nutritionist's instructions.

My surgeon was an instructor for WLS and he really impressed on

me, the importance of allowing your stomach to heal. He said going

too fast was the single, most likely factor for WLS failure. Everyone

undergoing this surgery, has gone through what you're going through.

Hang in there and this too shall pass.

Please do not move ahead of your doctors schedule. Instead I would recommend spreading out your food intake. I would have the soup wait an hour and then have the protein shake. Eating every couple hours also helps with the head hunger.

Have some ice pops, jello etc. But don't start the mushie stage until surgeon recommends. I agree that following drs orders are important for success. Good luck to you! Karen

I was banded on the 20th, still having some discomfort, but also hungry as well , but doing what my doctor says