Hello!

I just got the lap band January 10th.

I have been over weight my whole life so I am excited to start my journey to a healthier happier me.

However, it's only been 5 days science my surgery and I already have cravings for real foods. I have not acted on these cravings but I'm hoping they eventually stop because I have a long way to go until I can eat solid foods. Did anyone else have this problem?

Hi! I was banded on the 11th. I am still on liquids too. The only time I had a problem with this is when my husband and kids were having pizza for dinner and I was having chicken broth. I dont even like pizza. I think it was the smell that was getting to me. It has gotten a little easier since then. The only problem I am having right now is being constantly tired.

Hang in there! I am told it gets better! Congrats on your band!

YES! My mouth wants to eat, but my belly says NO WAY! 4dpo was my worst day so far (I'm post op day 6) I was starving!!! Today i'm more on track with the 1 cup sized meals three times a day I had grits for breakfast, tuna for lunch, and soup for dinner. I'm full, but my mouth wants something....

It will get better, I wanted real food so bad. When I could have Cottage Cheese it was like mana, I was thanking god with every bite. Hang in there and keep following the doctors orders. Hugs

Congratulations! I used dried onion in all my broths for an added flavor. It spruced up the broth real well. I used Protein shakes during my liquid part (my dr. approved the shakes, some do not) and it wa sfilling to me. I used the SF popsicles and SF jello's to control the cravings. I drank lots of Water (sips) for 64 oz a day. Hang in there, it gets lots better. Banded on Aug 6, 2012, and a bit over 80 pounds lost.

Best wishes