I was just banded on May 3rd and am healing well. I don't have much discomfort except near the incisions and experiencing some gas. While I know we are recommended to stick with a liquid diet only I called the nutritionist the day after my surgery bc no matter how much broth, Jello, Popsicles and Protein liquids I was consuming I had no energy and still remained hungry. I know it sounds quite premature to call her after 24 hrs post op crying bout hunger but its a very new feeling! She suggested more protein, try shakes but that's it. This wknd I just added a little puréed Soups and hummus. I don't have any discomfort swallowing these foods such as nausea but I can feel the food going down to my esophagus and theres a bit of discomfort in that respect, which in turn causes gas. Though I eat and get full quickly (positive), I get hungry about every 2-3 hours...fm what I've read in other posts so far sounds like I need to increase protein ie shakes etc to curb the hunger and always more Water.. Right now I'm drinking Isopure and EAS shakes throughout the day. Another positive is that so far I'm not craving the heavier foods ie steak or burgers nor sugary foods.. And dairy seems quite daunting to try and consume.

What have you guys done to get through the first week to stick with liquids?

I have my follow up appt this fri and thought I wb getting my first adj that day but after some reading that doesn't seem likely. I'm anxious to not work backwards, my body is quite resistant to weight loss due to PCOS, so I'm quite nervous.

When will I know it's time for my first adj? How long after surgery did you wait to get your first adj?

I know I must be patient and I'm sure I will have many questions answered at my consult at weeks end but I thought I knew what to,expect and after joining this community an hr go I realize I have a ways to go to be educated!

ok, don't mean to sound dumb but I've tried googling The Weight Loss Zone and found nothing, is there a website? duh on me! lol. thx

http://www.weightlosszonetx.com/

This is the EXACT place I buy them from and I do not do their diet program. I just buy their shakes recommended by my band doctor.

This is the EXACT place I go.

http://www.weightlosszonetx.com/

I went to this web addy and called the number but it had been disconnected. Can you get me a phone number to the business where you buy yours? thx, Donna

I went to this web addy and called the number but it had been disconnected. Can you get me a phone number to the business where you buy yours? thx, Donna

I hope they haven't shut down ... I googled and these are the exact same drinks I buy. I have not ever used this company though.

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Pantry_Selections_Fruit_Drinks_p/ps-fruit_drnk_lemon_razzle.htm?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine

I went to this web addy and called the number but it had been disconnected. Can you get me a phone number to the business where you buy yours? thx, Donna

this one too and my friend said she has ordered from here. I have done the hot chocolates, coffee's, and Fruit drinks and they are pretty amazing!! This is the same brand and box that I have been getting from Weight Loss Zone.

http://www.healthwisenri.com/fruitdrinks.php

this one too and my friend said she has ordered from here. I have done the hot chocolates, coffee's, and fruit drinks and they are pretty amazing!! This is the same brand and box that I have been getting from Weight Loss Zone.

http://www.healthwis...fruitdrinks.php

thanks, I will keep this address for future purchases when I have my post op, thx so much for googling it for me. ur the best!

I know how you feel, and the hunger pains are worse, which i have cheated not really bad, i kinda munch on the quakes rice chips, yeah i know i shouldnt, but i dont do it all the time.. lol but i have had no problems, i do feel even when i eat soups im hungry right away, and ill have to drink a protein shake which helps.. i recently made tomato soup with onions, ocra, and spinach & garlic.. really good, something different.. i get my first fill on the 30th, i cant wait.. iv never wanted a salad so bad...lol

Best protein shakes out there are Max Pro from Max Muscle they have a variety of flavors. If yo go into their store they give you free samples plus they let you try them on the spot so if you don't like them you can always try another flavor.

Best Protein shakes out there are Max Pro from Max Muscle they have a variety of flavors. If yo go into their store they give you free samples plus they let you try them on the spot so if you don't like them you can always try another flavor.

thanks, I just googled them and the nearest one to me is an hour and 20 mins away, so not so bad a drive plus great shopping too...lol. Thanks for heads up as I will soon start my pre-op diet hopefully. Trying to get everything completed for a June banding.

Eating/drinking ice cream after WLS totally defeats the purpose of having the surgery IMO.