I was banded on 5/23 so I am 11 days post op. The 3 oz. of liquid per meal is just not keeping me full. I drink a lot of water and have one protein shake a day. This morning I had 6 oz. of yogurt with no problem whatsoever. I'm tempted to move on to some soft foods a little early but I don't want to rush things. I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and how you are dealing with it.

check with your nutritionist. I was allowed 2-3 ounces of protein shake each hour in order to get up to 60 g protein. You may really be hungry!

I have been having one shake a day. Maybe I need more protein. Thanks for the input!

I left that out, I have been having one shake a day. Maybe that's not enough. Thanks for the input.

Sounds like you're healing well and need more shakes. Don't progress faster though, just add more if what you're already having.

When I was on liquids, I had three protein drinks a day. It took me an hour and a half to drink one. Then I drank water, clear broth, etc. Throughout the day. I was always drinking something! Keep yourself hydrated!

When I was on liquids' date=' I had three Protein drinks a day. It took me an hour and a half to drink one. Then I drank Water, clear broth, etc. Throughout the day. I was always drinking something! Keep yourself hydrated![/quote']

I am very hungary

Going on week 4. I am Hungary alot.going to duct on wed

I was also banded on the 23rd I am on soft foods and still very hungry and only have lost 5 lbs. Feeling discouraged

Before my surgery the doctor told me I might not lose much weight the first month. Not until my first fill. I feel like I could still eat anything. I can get a protein shake down in no time at all. Don't get discouraged its a process and you don't want to rush things!

Before my surgery the doctor told me I might not lose much weight the first month. Not until my first fill. I feel like I could still eat anything. I can get a Protein shake down in no time at all. Don't get discouraged its a process and you don't want to rush things!

Protein drinks are liquid! You shouldn't have any problem getting liquid down. Be patient and find things to distract the head hunger. I am literally sitting in my ass all day because I just had my hip replaced. Believe me, I could eat 24 / 7, but you have to find ways to discipline yourself. If you are able to eat foods, make sure you really know what you are eating! Keep pushing forward. You will get past this.

Protein drinks are liquid! You shouldn't have any problem getting liquid down. Be patient and find things to distract the head hunger. I am literally sitting in my ass all day because I just had my hip replaced. Believe me' date=' I could eat 24 / 7, but you have to find ways to discipline yourself. If you are able to eat foods, make sure you really know what you are eating! Keep pushing forward. You will get past this.[/quote']

Yes I do realize protein drinks are liquid. I was responding to a previous post by someone saying it took. Them 90 minutes to drink down one shake. I don't have that issue. My doctor said I'd lost 16 pounds at my appointment two weeks post op. he said that's not a pace I should expect to maintain considering he estimated I'd lose 43 a 60 pounds total. I am very happy about the weight loss but I thought the purpose of the band was to make me feel full on a small amount of food. I never feel full. Maybe that will come after I get a fill. I hope so.

Yes I do realize protein drinks are liquid. I was responding to a previous post by someone saying it took. Them 90 minutes to drink down one shake. I don't have that issue. My doctor said I'd lost 16 pounds at my appointment two weeks post op. he said that's not a pace I should expect to maintain considering he estimated I'd lose 43 a 60 pounds total. I am very happy about the weight loss but I thought the purpose of the band was to make me feel full on a small amount of food. I never feel full. Maybe that will come after I get a fill. I hope so.

I was banded today ....