I need my first fill PRONTO. It's becoming increasingly easy to drink my shakes. Gggrrrrrrr. I'm only one week post

Yeah, I'm on thicker liquids now. Week 2.. I've added some hummus and Greek yogurt in ( whatever one has the highest protein in it) and that seems a little better than last week with just broth :-) hang in there!

I am five days out. Thanks! I have been worried that something was wrong with me. I know I am probably swollen because of the hernia removal but I don't want to delay my healing either. I felt great today but Doc has me on a schedule to be eating fish/tuna on day 14.

you sound as if you are right on schedule...like you, i had a hernia repair and my fist week, i wasnt hungry at all but it was important to stay hydrated so i sipped and sipped and sipped some more..you are doing nothing wrong..the more you heal, the swelling goes does and you will again to feel hungry..doing GREAT you are :wub:

Hotbutterfly, my surgeon/dietician has me doing 3 oz of protein shake every hour, that is helping me alot more. I started out like you just drinking one when I was hungry. Give this a try and see if it helps. It's more time consuming, but I don't have the hunger pains. I'm trying to push more water in between, my problem is I'm not a big drinker of anything, so pushing fluids is my weakest task. Best of luck

I had difficulty drinking during the first three days; I would get out of breath while taking small sips (not anymore). I still take little sips. I would be held over without feeling hungry for about five hours with my Boost shake... I suddenly was getting hungry much earlier 3-3.5 hours, the I realized its because the GNC shakes are not as filling as the Boost... Guess I need to make another trip to Bj's to get more boost.

I don't think it's the drinks butterfly...you were likely swollen right after surgery and the swelling has gone down. That's why you are hungry and can drink easier. By all means go get the Boost shakes if you think that will help but just know that this is the time when you just have to 'man up' and use will power till you get satiety from the fills.

It should be easy to drink shakes. In fact' date=' drinking should never be difficult.

Remember, the fills are to control hunger, not what and how much you eat.[/quote']

Hi Mis73. This helps me a bit I think. I was banded on Friday the 26th and I've noticed I can drink more with each day. Just a little burping here and there. I don't really feel hungry. It's good to know this is normal at this point

Have to ask my wife what she says about painting my nails as hunger control!

ROTFLMAO

Thanks for the laugh!

ROTFLMAO

Thanks for the laugh!

men do wear clear polish and get manicures! something to think about?

MY hubby does get his pedis every now & then