Hi, I just had the Lap band surgery two weeks ago. So glad to find this site! I have been starting to have cravings for real food. Any advice on what helps? I feel good and things are going well. I have lost 15lbs so far. For those of you who have had the surgery already any new ideas on what to eat? I am getting tired of the same old stuff.

Also, my stomach growls alot and makes loud noises is that normal?

Hi Monami!

I'm 54 days (and counting) away from getting my band, so I can't help you, except to say read back in the old posts. There is a lot of info back there!

Congrats on your band, and welcome to the board!

HI Monimoni,

I am just about one and a half weeks out, so you and I are close to sharing a band birthday!!

Anyway, I have a gurgling stomach alot, too. I was having a hard time telling if it was hunger or just noise----still working on telling the difference.

I just started soft solids and that is helping me beat the boredom. I got some yoplait whips in pina colada and strawberry mist and then the breakstone cottage cheese doubles. I am also having oatmeal and egg beaters have different flavors like southwestern and chive and cheese.

Hope this gives you a couple of ideas!!

Take care,

Greta

Hi there congrats on your 15 pds I am on my second week and I have found soup at hand is great and also popsickles ( not sure of spelling) have been a great snack I lost 17 myself I was amazed good luck. Ginny

Hi...congrats. I was banded on 4/16 and I've lost 27 pounds. Soft foods is easy. Just chew well and eat mushy stuff. Crackers, eggs, Peanut Butter, tuna, finally back to real food! Woo Hoo!

Robin

4/16/04 Dr. Geiss

296/269/mini-goal 250

Hello Congats. I am one week band today.I go to the docter and get my staples out tomorrow.I am having the same problem with my stomach making noises.I am wondering if sense this will start my second week tomorrow if i can have potato soup.It says thicker Soups.Any ideas?

thanks

Joyce

4/28/04 banded