I everyone... I am 2 days post surgery and feeling hungry I am drinking plenty of fluids. Tonight I had a cup of creamy strained tomatoe soup. Is this normal?

I am two days post op as well. Really hungry yesterday. Not bad today and able to advance to thinned foods. Just had 2 ounces of thinned Greek yogurt with dry crystal light sweetener. It was really good and now I am full. Can't believe it! Did the soup help?

Oh good, I'm glad to hear that! The soup did help....I have had no problems otherwise, where did you get your surgery?

How are you feeling?

I think everyone is different, but by days 3 and 4 post op I was verrrry hungry! And I was nervous to move on to anything thick until day 5 post op. I'd say it's probably normal. I think it has to do with the amount of protein you're able to get. I was barely getting 1 gran of protein per day the first few days. But on day 5 post op I decided to move on to thicker liquids, which for me included protein shakes. I had about half a protein shake and I felt so much better! Now I'm 7 days post op and have had nothing but creamed soups and I don't feel nearly as hungry as I did a few days ago.

Thanks so much for the advice and sharing! I feel amazing emotionally and great about the choice I made!

I was just at the grocery store and bought some gatoraid - it was the 'recovery' kind with 16g of Protein per serving. I am a month out and just stocking up on stuff, so I have no idea if something that liquid with that much protien will help with hunger or not..........if anyone know, let me know. Have a feeling this might be good for the first few days post op - liquid.

**I just looked and it has 13g of sugar........not sugar free, might save it for later, but something I would consider during recovery if I need to get liquids in.

My surgery was in an outpatient surgery center. Main complaint is left shoulder pain. Been walking 2-3 times a day and using a heating pad. Gas X as well. How are you feeling?

What instructions did you doctor give? I was not allowed smooth soups until day 8. I would "eat" more of the foods you are allowed rather than moving ahead in the "diet" schedule.

I am allowed anything that runs off a spoon on day 2-14...........soups, pudding, yogarts, smoothies

Same here. Has to run off a spoon.

For me day 2-7 full fluids....

Low fat yogurt drink

Skim milk

Fat free Soup or broth

Low cal Jello

sugar free Popsicle

Cream of wheat made thin

This is what I am allowed from day 2-7

I was just at the grocery store and bought some gatoraid - it was the 'recovery' kind with 16g of Protein per serving. I am a month out and just stocking up on stuff, so I have no idea if something that liquid with that much protien will help with hunger or not..........if anyone know, let me know. Have a feeling this might be good for the first few days post op - liquid.

**I just looked and it has 13g of sugar........not sugar free, might save it for later, but something I would consider during recovery if I need to get liquids in.

Once you start on solids you shouldn't be drinking your meals. This is the time where you begin to learn how to eat a proper lapband friendly diet. Not a diet as we once were all on, but a diet of nutritious food, protein, veggies and low glycemic index type of foods. You may be able to drink that gatorade after you have a fill but I wouldn't consume it in place of real food. Liquids will pass right through your stoma and will not give you the satiety you seek.

tmf

I am 6 days post op and just had egg drop soup! It was fabulous so I hope it was okay!

I really want some mashed potatoes n gravy!

I am 6 days post op and just had egg drop soup! It was fabulous so I hope it was okay!

I really want some mashed potatoes n gravy!

Egg drop soup was so wonderful when I was post op. First soothing food I had for days.

tmf

Made my own green veg soup and had WW tomato soup, milky drinks thickened with greek yoghurt .. u will get hungry but u are on willpower till u start down the road of getting some fills in .. good luck .