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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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

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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.< /p>

**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.

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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?

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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.

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

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Same here. Has to run off a spoon.

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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 .

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