Day 4 starting to get hungry!

[diddylou 6]

Tom will be day 5 and liquids are not staying with me long. I feel full then hungry in 30 min to an hour is this normal? Any suggestions I'm trying to stay on diet plan!!!

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

It is normal... Just try to constantly drink. I had to find Soups to eat at random times to feel like I ate something...

[diddylou 6]

Thanks I can start having more things at day 7 right?

[farmer49 11]

Tom will be day 5 and liquids are not staying with me long. I feel full then hungry in 30 min to an hour is this normal? Any suggestions I'm trying to stay on diet plan!!!

I had surgery 7/11/13 and the Dr. Told I could have anything I wanted as long as it is a liquid, broth, shakes, Water, green tea. I have not had much pain but sore in my arms and legs, have you had this?

Good luck.

[SpaceDust 585]

Thanks I can start having more things at day 7 right?

That depends on the diet plan your NUT or your surgeon provided you. The diet plans can be quite different from surgeon to surgeon and from patient to patient.

[VSGJourneyGrandma 19]

That is about the same time that I started to feel hungry again. My surg was on 7/5 - when I went to the pureed diet - even though I was only eating 1 tbsp at a meal - it did help. I found that during that period when I couldn't eat "food" - the sugar-free popsicles worked very well. You will do great!

[lessismore67 158]

Tom will be day 5 and liquids are not staying with me long. I feel full then hungry in 30 min to an hour is this normal? Any suggestions I'm trying to stay on diet plan!!!

Congratulations on your sleeve.I am day 9 post-op and on liquids.I have the same issues as you diddylou and can easily sip my way through lots of liquids so I rang my dietician.He said being hungry at this point was normal for many people as the fluids trickle out of the tummy within 20 mins.Apparently once puree or soft food hits the sleeve this will stop.

I am back on Protein Optifast shakes.I hate them but they help heaps

[diddylou 6]

When can I start the proton shakes? I drank coffees or first time

[diddylou 6]

When can I start the proton shakes? I drank coffees or first time

[lessismore67 158]

I was given a very specific diet plan for post surgery from the office of my surgeon (and the dietician works in the same office as well).I was told it was ok to start slowly sipping the Protein Shake by day 3 in half cup amounts as part of the fluids program.It really fills me up, stops the hunger and gives me some Protein and vits/mins.*But* you will need to check with your Doctor or NUT if this is ok for you as it seems that everyone's post op instructions are all so different!

[farmer49 11]

When can I start the proton shakes? I drank coffees or first time

I had my surgery last Thursday and they sent me home on Friday and the Dr. Told me I could have anything I wanted as long as it was in liquid form and sugar free. I have been drinking shakes and had there powdered Peanut Butter you mix with Water and make sure you get plenty of Protein I am taking the Liquid Protein shots drinks from Walmart called New whey Liquid Protein, they are actually good. Good luck with your journey.

[missyjoy2078 381]

Day 4 was my worst day! I felt exactly like you!!! I cried in the shower. I'm day 7 now and it's sooo much better! Like night and day.

I was allowed blended black bean Soup so I took black bean Soup in my magic bullet and added chicken broth to thin it. I instantly felt better. I did that on day 5.

[Tan77 2]

Today is post op day 6 for me!! I had the laPband system removed and converted to the sleeve. Seems that can't take in liquids as as fast as the previous days. Soreness is better, but the right side pain and pulling feeling is NOT FUN! The sugar free Popsicles are heavenly.. Drinking Premier Protein shakes, 30gm Protein per 11oz container.. Trying to stay positive,prayerful, and hydrated????!

[diddylou 6]

Farmer49 just drank my first whey shot it us so sweet sure makes me sick of sugar .. Thanks so much I will be able to get Protein in this way for sure!!

[diddylou 6]

Missy joy just made my own black beam Soup and can not wait to try it!! I am loving sharing experiences it helps so much!!