I'm 4 days post op, my appetite is definetely back. My Dr wants me on an all liquid diet for 2 wks. Only clear liquids, broth, SF popsicles, & SF jello. I have been doing all of that, but I'm not getting satisfied. The nurse told me yesterday I could have 1 protein shake a day. The protein shake does hold me over but I can only have just one. I just had 1 cup tomato soup, I'm still hungry. Any suggestions on what I can do? I have 10 more days to mushy stage.

Unfortunately, there's not much more you can do.

I was on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery so I completely understand your hunger. I was so dang hungry I thought I'd eat my own foot by the time I finally got real food. I was STARVING pretty much all the time...BUT... I stuck to my post op diet without cheating because I knew it was so important to let my body heal.

I know it's very rough but you can do this. Hang in there.

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm trying. Good thing is I dont get a headache or nausea with the hunger like I use to before being banded.

You just gotta white knuckle it and think about the end goal...fully healed, healthy and working towards a healthier, skinnier you.

Best of luck to you.

I'm in the same boat. 4 days post op and hunger has come back with a vengeance. I keep eating my soup, cream of wheat, protein shakes and constantly tell myself this is only temporary. Plus I weighed myself and I'm already down 3 lbs. that's motivation enough for me. ???„

I'm surprised you can only have 1protein shake...can you add protein powder to your soups? That will help a little with the hunger...? I know how you feel. I quit liquids after 9 days because I was starving and moved myself to mushies, but I'll echo the other posters that if you follow your post op diet your body will start to figure it out and the hunger will be tolerable.

Thanks y'all, glad to know I'm not in this alone.