Banded 9/26 On Liquid Diet But Starving

[4lovebug 0]

Hi this is my first post. I am Soooooo hungry. I have a Protein Shake and 10 min later I'm starving. What am I doing wrong????

[Myndkandi 7]

Ur noT doing anything wrong. It takes a week (or at least it did for me) to get used to ur new stomachs operations. I starved for three days before I drank 14 oz and was full and just drank my 8 oz after that 3 times a day and haven't been hungry since. I doubt its a recommended coursebut its what worked for me, and it only took once.

[Terry Simpson 13]

First- it isn't starving- you may have hunger pains, and often people really, after surgery, are thirsty but the mechanism between hunger and thirst is mixed up. Do not eat -this is a time for the stomach to rest, and recover from the operation. It is ok to drink a lot -

[dj112 21]

I was banded four days ago and I have been drinking tea, Tomato juice, chicken Soup (without the chicken) and Tomato Soup. Im only getting my appetite back today. i was in so much pain the first 3 days I wasn't hungry I had to force myself to drink.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Hi this is my first post. I am Soooooo hungry. I have a Protein shake and 10 min later I'm starving. What am I doing wrong????

congrats on your surgery

not doing anything wrong, you are where the majority of your fellow banders have been

just keep sipping and sip some more and sip again, its important to keep your Protein as while you are

on liquids, this will be your food/fuel

stay positive and take care of yourself

[knewland 14]

I was just banded yesterday and am sometimes feeling very hungry as well. I am hoping the Protein Shakes and other liquids keep it under control. I hope I will get used to it somewhat because I have 5 weeks to go before my first fill. I totally understand your pain!! We can do it though!!

[dj112 21]

I'm really surprised to hear that people are hungry after surgery. I had so much gas pain (it felt like I had (a cow and piano on my chest) plus the pain at my incisions. My insides hurt. I didn't take any pain killers.