Hello all, my name is Dayana and I was banded on August 13th. My band is empty as my surgeon will not fill until six weeks post op. The issue is that I am hungry. I have been on liquids and gradually moving to on to mushies. I despise the taste of my protein shakes and I know that I am only taking in one serving as oppose to three servings. Is this why I am hungry? Should I force myself to take the protein shakes. I hate people saying "you should off opted for the sleeve because hunger will not be a issue". I opted for the band and I am happy with my choice I just want to be successful. Also I have only lost 4 lbs since surgery, is that normal? Thank you guys any advice or comments will be appreciated.

I agree with the Protein shakes. I found changing them up helps. I like to make sugar free pudding with a scoop of no flavor protein in addition to the recipe on the back of the box.

I have one of those personal blenders one of my fav Protein shake is one scoop plan no flavor protein. 1/4 packet of sugar free banana pudding milk. Leave in the fridge for 5 min and it's like pie filling.

I make a killer chocolate one too. Scoop chocolate protein teaspoon of plan coco powder milk and 1/4 packet of sugar free pudding.

I bought Isopure "banana orange pineapple" protein at high health and well it's awful. I use one scoop of it Water and fruit punch crystal lite

These usually make 2 servings.

I want to a Peanut Butter chocolate one. They sell peanut butter flavor at my dr office I want to try.

I don't loathe the Protein shakes like you do, but ever since I got a nutra ninja blender I have been having so much fun making really yummy shakes. I think it's because it blends them so much better. And I use ice and sometimes put other things (peanut butter!) in them. Do you mix your shakes with Water or skim milk? My doc says it doesn't matter, but the milk is 100x better.

Things will get better I promise. You need to not worry about weight loss yet because your body has gone through so much. You need to let it heal. I was able to have sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles, so not sure what your doctor recommends. I also didn't like the Protein shakes but yes protein keeps you full longer so you should try to drink more. Good luck to you and this journey, I am sure you will do great!

@@dayana4100 thank you for your post. Congrats on the surgery!

I did my surgery on Aug 14th. I am just starting to have hunger pains as well. My instructions tell me to have 2 oz of protien every two hours. Also to sip on crystal light, Water, decaf tea etc inbetween. I am getting really tired of the liquid diet. i do not mind the taste or anything....its just boring.

I plan to follow the directions and start on the soft stuff at the end of the week. YAY! i never thought I would rejoice over yogurt and applesauce....but oh well.

I lost 12.5 pounds on the pre-surgery diet and 10 pounds since surgery so I am thankful for that anyway.

Keep positive and stay in the fight. We basically started at the same time and I look forward to hearing your good results.

Keith

Hey! My surgery was August 8, 2014, and I know how you feel. I won't have my first fill until next week, Thursday to be exact, and I'm nervous.

I'm hungry a lot. lol. But, I'm trying to make sure that I'm taking in at least 20+ grams of Protein in each meal, to hold me over until the next, drinking lots of Water in between. My surgeon also said to wait between 45 minutes and an hour before drinking water after you "eat" your meal. I've moved onto solid foods, now, and it's even more difficult. Without a fill, I want to eat everything in sight and it's killing me! However, I have learned when I'm eating too quickly because I feel like it gets stuck.

Good luck, hon! I hope everything gets better. Hang in there because it only gets better from here

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