I was banded 1 week ago. I'm on the mushy food phase. My problem is that I do like my doctor says and eat until I am full. I go to bed at night and I am jolted awake 2-3 hours after going to be by a growling stomach. I cannot go back to sleep unless I eat something.

I know this is not good. I try to eat fat free pudding or applesauce. Don't know what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I cannot keep eating in the middle of the night!

Protein takes longer to digest and keeps you full longer so I would suggest a protein shake or something else with high protein before bed. Low fat cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, or Greek yogurt are all good choices and fit into the mushie food phase.

I used to eat a couple teaspoons of peanut butter right before bed and that worked.

The same thing happens to me unless I drink a protein shake right before bed

A protein shake before bed is a definite winner...I know that I'm unable to fall asleep if I'm feeling hungry. I'm fine once asleep; I've never been woken up by hunger.

Protein is the key and will work. Even with your dinner use a low fat greek yogurt because it is thick and is very high in protein. if you do not like greek yogurt ad a splendar to it and it will sweeten it up.

If you wake up hungry in the middle of the night then drink a glass of milk.

Thank you all for the information. I will fill up on protein.

Yes. Eat proteins (eggs, shakes etc) and --- GOOD GOLLY - step AWAY from that sugar (apple sauce)!!! Sugar will make you hungry.