Hi everyone. I'm 6 days post op and agree that I didn't expect to feel like I do. Nausea and extreme hunger all day. Nothing seems to help. Been drinking all my fluids, have tried Protien shakes and can never finish them. Nothing is appealing. Please tell me this is temporary. I'm down 10 lbs since surgery, but that doesn't make me feel any better. Also, I'm an older bandster, 58 next month. Anyone feeling the same way?

10 pounds in six days is fabulous! I too am older, just turned 56 and I am 8 days out. I have lost 4 pounds since surgery. You usually don't lose a lot in the first couple of weeks because your body is adjusting and healing.

did you doc prescribe something for nausea? If not, give them a call.

sounds like you haven't found a Protein that you like. I like Extreme smoothie pre-mixed drinks, and Matrix Protein powder. When I feel cravings for salt, I drink a cup of bullion.

Hang in there, it does get better!

I am 12 days out and my tummy growls most of the time. I am slowly learning to ignore it. You will too! Hang in there, find a protein shake you don't mind and drink water as much as you can! You will get through this rough part along with us!

Thanks so much for your replys. I feel better just knowing I'm not alone. I think part of my problem is that I'm a little sick of creamy, sweet stuff. Can't wait to get off all this artificial nutrition and start on real food. I will call my Dr. though about nausea. Also, I'm having trouble chewing up my vitamins. Sooo gross. I do it, but is there any suggestion for a chewable that's not so medicinal tasting and smelling. I take batiatric advantage watermelon yuck!!!!

I, too, am older, 56. I was banded on August 20th. I have lost 20 lbs. from where I started. I'm very happy with that! I too feel hungry frequently, but I also realized that if I sip water frequently, it seems to take away the hunger. Also, on my 'liquids' I'm allowed to have yogurt (no chunks of fruit) and small curd cottage cheese. These 2 have been great to help me think I'm eating real food and find it satisfying. I use Chobani Vanilla Greek yogurt because it has 23 gr. of protein. As for vitamins, I got the gummy bears for adults version! I'm looking forward to eating soft foods!

I love gummy vites - target brand generics. Delish! Good for you too. Hang in there- it gets better. It's like childbirth - you forget how much it hurts after awhile.

lmn, I like the bariatric advantage wild cherry calcium and the bariatric advantage orange or tropical multi vitamin. I also need to take iron supplements which are not included in the BA multi vitamins, so I take the BA chewable iron lemon lime flavor. They actually taste pretty good and I don't have that yucky feeling from taking iron that I got from so many others. Some people don't like the chewable vitamins because they taste chalky to them, but everyone's tastes are different. I have heard of others that stick to the OTC chewables like Flinstones Complete or Centrum Chewables. They just may have to take a higher dose to get the ingredients needed.