I was banded 7/6 and about 3 days later I was starving no just hey I'm kinda hungry but stomach making noise starving! I am having protein shakes, broth, jello and tea! I've lost 7 lbs in 5 days. I'm glad I've lost but I don't want to be starving! Has anyone else had this problem in the first week when everything says you won't be hungry!

I'm guessing you did not encounter any ill side effects from eating solid foods that soon after surgery...that's good.

Remember' date=' this time is to heal...and Peanut Butter is not easy on the stomach. The information I was given regarding my post op diet reads that peanut butter is not allowed for the first 6 months post op...

I would get in touch with your surgeon and discuss how you are feeling. It is too early post op for you to be eating solid foods...perhaps the physician would allow you to move onto mushies or soft foods a bit earlier.

They call it bandster hell for good reasons...this time is to heal, and not become obsessed with your scale. I believe that just about everyone has had to cope with major hunger at some points along their journey. I still get hungry, and drink Water and distract myself to manage it. [/quote']

You are right. I know it was stupid. I got back on track again. This is my only chance. I did contact my surgreon. Thank you. I need to remember healing. No rushing

Devon

I'm guessing you did not encounter any ill side effects from eating solid foods that soon after surgery...that's good.

Remember' date=' this time is to heal...and Peanut Butter is not easy on the stomach. The information I was given regarding my post op diet reads that peanut butter is not allowed for the first 6 months post op...

I would get in touch with your surgeon and discuss how you are feeling. It is too early post op for you to be eating solid foods...perhaps the physician would allow you to move onto mushies or soft foods a bit earlier.

They call it bandster hell for good reasons...this time is to heal, and not become obsessed with your scale. I believe that just about everyone has had to cope with major hunger at some points along their journey. I still get hungry, and drink Water and distract myself to manage it. [/quote']

You are right. I know it was stupid. I got back on track again. This is my only chance. I did contact my surgreon. Thank you. I need to remember healing. No rushing

Devon

Banded 7/5 & having what I guess is called head hunger...I want something but nothing really tastes good or is satisfying. On liquids until day 14.

It hard but you all can do it! Just imagine if you were in a country where there is no food for you, we would be so happy for our Protein shakes and popsicles and nice clean Water.

It is only for a month but so worth it! Keep up the hard work (I know suffering) time will past. Go get your nails done, buy some new perfume, read some new books , take a bubble bath when your hungry. Call a friend and once you start talking hunger will pass or seem not be so important. Anything to take your mind off it! You will be so happy when it is over and that you made it!

If I can do it I know you can make it too! A cup of coffee really helped me everytime!

cheri

At almost 3 weeks post-op, I'm on "mushy" food. A little disappointed that I gained 2 lbs this week (following diet, at 400-600 calories/day). Only urinating 2 X/day since Sunday. Obviously retaining Water. From what I've read on this site, it's normal when you go from liquid diet to food again.

I was banded on the same day and I am in the same boat as you. My calorie target is 800 with 70+ grams of Protein. I'm coming in under calories and always above on protein. I have noticed that even though I am drinking a ton of water, I am holding it in too. My fingers are even puffy. I keep hoping that when my TOM shows up the water will leave with it. I'm not that hungry but when I am I need some real food. I am moving into more stick to my ribs pureed Soups made with chicken and Beans. It is definitely helping with staying full longer.

In my first week towards the last two days I was feeling really hungry. Food was everywhere on TV and the internet. I wanted to eat a house, but I knew that I really didn't and I held on. I did add a little Peanut Butter to my chocolate powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shake and that really helped.

It gets better. Hang in there!