I am just wondering what will keep the hunger away the longest? I am off work right now, but it's going to be hard at work watching other people eat when I am so hungry.

I bought some high Protein oatmeal from the dr. which he said can be used at the liquid stage when it's thinned down with skim milk. It seems to stick with me longer than Protein drinks. I have been staying at my daughter's house for the weekend, and they don't have internet at their house. I just came home for a few minutes to ck the board. I am going to take tues. off work and then I will have time to research the food threads regarding the liquid stage.

I want to thank eveyone again for being so supportive!

Denise

I feel ya on that!! I am gonna get me some OATMEAL!! I didn't know about that! Wooohooo! This is a struggle, but this time next year...it is gonna be on like popcorn! That sounds good too! yum POPCORN!

Denise - First, congratulations on your surgery.

Have you tried the Slim Fast Optima Protein shakes? They are enhanced with Protein which keeps you for up to 4 hrs without feeling as hungry. That worked for me. You are lucky your doctor said you were ok w. the oatmeal. My doctor wants me in Clear liquids, except for the shakes of course, for the first 2 weeks. Given you can use the oatmeal, how about trying baby food? It may sound silly, but the consistancy of the baby formula w. skim milk will be even smoother than oatmeal. It is also full of Vitamins given it's for babies. Also, the baby food in jars that has vegies, fruits, even chicken (not that appealing I know) but hey, protein is protein and it won't last for that long. I'm planning on getting into those on Jan. 9th that I'll be off my "clear" liquids. Just some thoughts that may be helpful. Let me know how that worked.

Happy New Year to everyone

I feel ya on that!! I am gonna get me some OATMEAL!! I didn't know about that! Wooohooo! This is a struggle, but this time next year...it is gonna be on like popcorn! That sounds good too! yum POPCORN!

You may want to check with your doctor, they all seem to say different things. Someone also told me that your doctor may let you eat yogurt in the 2nd week post op. But, I want to ask him first. My friend was banded a year ago and she said the 1st week, you are not hungry due to swelling and discomfort. The 2nd/3rd week, you can, most of us, have cream Soups, Protein drinks, yogurt, Jello, pudding, etc.

I also used to take an appetite suppresant my chinese herbalist gave me. They worked really great. If I am too hungry after banding, I will buy some. They are called QuickSlim 30 and you can buy them off the internet also. They have green tea and other really natural ingredients. I don't want to eat what I shouldn't for the first 6 weeks since it raises your chances of slippage and problems.

But, I was told to ask your doctor what he will allow if you are just starving after banding.

Audree:hungry:

Thanks everyone for your support and responses. I don't feel quite as hungry today as I did the first couple of days. I think my stomach is getting used to not having big meals. The oatmeal that I have is some I bought from the dr.'s office. It's not like regular oatmeal. But I have to thin it way down so it's completely soupy. It's pretty high in Protein, I think 20 grams.

I was also wondering, do you still have to wait an hour to drink Water at this stage, since the band is wide open with no fills? I have been doing that and it's really hard. Once I get to eat food, it's REALLY going to be hard! I watch the clock to see when I can have a drink. I seem to be thirsty all the time. I guess that's good.

I will try the slim fast optima and see if it sticks with me any longer. I am just thrilled that this has basically been pain free. I am really surprised!

Thanks again:)