Im two weeks post op, I was doing so good lost 10 pounds and now I find myself soooo hungry. A week ago today I could hardly eat two over easy eggs before i felt crazy full and now nothing. I eat and still hungry. My first fill is in two weeks and Im freaking out!!

That's what happened to me too...It's very normal. I am trying my best not to eat too much, and I'm exercising like crazy...My first fill is not until the 8th and I can't wait because I have very little restriction!! You just have to fight those hunger pains, but my doctor told me to increase my calories and it would help...so that's what I did....It does help...mine pretty much went away but there are times where I get them still. It's not nearly as bad as the first couple weeks of surgery though!

I am suprised you were on solids one week post op. Did you move ahead of your doctor's food schedule? Anyway. Do you have a food scale? I highly recommend a digital food scale so you can measure out your protein. My doctor says 3 oz of protein (mushies during recovery and then solids). If you are on solids have about 1/2 cup of veggies and when the food is gone stop eating. Hard I know but that's why it's called bandster hell.

i'm feeling your pain..i'll be two weeks post op tomorrow and hungry! only lost 8 lbs since surgery and afraid i'll start gaining soon:/ i have begun to exercise and am still eating under a 1000 calories a day...i have no idea when i will get my first fill...hopefully i'll find out tomorrow...

Yeah, I'm on liquids only for first 2 weeks.... Can't even start light thin mushies til 14 days post op... I'm on day 5 and starting to feel a it hungry, like the broth, jello, and crystal light aren't cutting it anymore...

I am still waiting to get approval from my insurance to have the surgery, but I was wondering, after reading alot of the posts, how come my dr says that I only need to do liquids the day before the surgery, not 2 weeks before like most of you seem to be doing? Also, how long were most of you out of work for after the surgery? My doctor said that I would have the surgery on a thursday and would be able to return to work by Monday? does that seem right? just wondering...thank you..Kari

I was on clear liquids when I got home and then full liquids and then mushies with gradual progression. I would check with your doctor. The hunger will be there until you get a fill that gives you restriction from your band. Pure willpower right now! Good luck!

I only had to do 24 hours liquids prior to surgery. I am now 2 weeks post op . I had surgery on the 15th of February and returned on the 27th of February so about a week and a half off. I know others have posted on here about going back to work days after but I would say that would of been way to soon for me.

Yes, I think I would need more then 3 days as well, but I guess we'll see..Just praying that my insurance approves it..How are you doing post-op? best wishes..

Karen - I was banded on a Friday morning and I returned to work on the following Tuesday. I was uncomfortable due to gas but I made it through the day and just got easier as the week went on.

Are you drinking your Protein? I found this to be very helpful with hunger. Good luck to you...

Karen , I was on Atkins for 2 weeks prior , then on Clear liquids for one week after ... Every surgeon has a different pre op and post op protocol

I am still waiting to get approval from my insurance to have the surgery, but I was wondering, after reading alot of the posts, how come my dr says that I only need to do liquids the day before the surgery, not 2 weeks before like most of you seem to be doing? Also, how long were most of you out of work for after the surgery? My doctor said that I would have the surgery on a thursday and would be able to return to work by Monday? does that seem right? just wondering...thank you..Kari