Like most, the few days to a week after my surgery on 4/9/08 I could only drink half of a slim fast shake, now my stomach limit feels limitless- Im still drinking slim fasts and imprivising and mixing yogurt in, and eating some mashed potatoes every once in a while but still hungry- my fill isnt until May 20th and Im not sure what to do- and the thought of mushy overcooked vegetables and blended meats gives me dry heaves. Ugh. I have lost 26 pounds and am continuing to lose and REALLY do ont want to gain yet still have almost 4 weeks until my fist fill and freaking. Any tips??

T:eek:hx!

I'm starving. And bitchy.

And still have another week of fluids before I move onto mushies.

I'm starving. And bitchy.

And still have another week of fluids before I move onto mushies.

LMAO!! So you've joined me, eh? LOL

Okay, so here's what happened to me at the doctor's office today! Apparently they have sympathy and felt pity on me. I was given a prescription for Adipex (phentermine) today. It's supposed to curb my appetite, but is safe.

Not all bandsters are fortunate enough to not be hungry, darnit! They don't want me increasing my Protein though for fear of messing with the kidney's. I hate taking pills, but I also am running out of will power here. And the 'bitchy' factor isn't going well either!

Any thoughts?

~C

I'm starving. And bitchy.

And still have another week of fluids before I move onto mushies.

Yep. That pretty much sums it up. I was apparently vocal enough that they said I could move to mushies a few days early (I also pointed out that there are new recommendations that there aren't necessarily benefits to the extended liquid diets).

I have found that my food processor is my best friend and as disgusting as it looks, you can put 'regular people food' in the blender with either milk or broth and go to town on it then drink it. It at least tastes better than the boring stuff and you can get more nutrients in (unless you're still doing the Protein shake routine).

I do have to admit that I was stuck in traffic one day with the family and resorted to a small chocolate shake from Checkers. Can I just tell you that I think it may have been better than sex?:blushing:

-m

Oh, and Hippiemama - I dig your avatar :sad:

Today was my first day of mushies and they're so much more satisfying than liquids. I put some chilli in the blender and it was sooooooo good!

On a happy note, I'm down 8.4 pounds in the 2 weeks since surgery. :blushing:

Today was my first day of mushies and they're so much more satisfying than liquids. I put some chilli in the blender and it was sooooooo good!

On a happy note, I'm down 8.4 pounds in the 2 weeks since surgery. :smile2:

great job!!!Don't get alarm when you gain a lbs or two on mush it will be Water weight

Hi April Avengers - I haven't been on the computer much the last few weeks. I was banded April 10th and I get hungry (REALLY hungry) about 4 hrs after a meal. I spent only a few days on the mushy stage and started right in on baked salmon, cooked veggies, etc. I'm also fighting the 'big bite' syndrome and have to remember to take smaller bites and chew, chew, chew. One thing the nutritionist mentioned and is also in my notebook from the clinic is to avoid liquids 1 hour before and 1-2 hours after a meal. The liquids speed the food through your stomach and you become hungry sooner. Avoiding the liquids helps you to feel fuller for a longer period of time. It seems to help me some, but if I wait too long to eat then I fall back into taking big bites and swallowing larger amounts than I should.

I had a hiatal hernia corrected at the same time as the lap band and it is extremely painful if I try to swall a larger bite than I should. I am visiting my regular doctor tomorrow and will ask him about this because it is SO painful when it happens I'm wondering if something is wrong. The pain is about 2 inches up from the bottom of my breatbone, a little to the right of my breastbone. Has anyone else had a hernia corrected at the same time as lap band surgery?

Just to answer your question... I had a hiatus hernia corrected along with my band op last week. I haven't suffered any pains like the ones you described.

But it's really nice to have got rid of the never-ending reflux I've been putting up with for the last couple of years!

Yes - My doctor saw the hernia during the operation and fixed it. I had pain but thought it was more from the surgery itself (not the hernia repair). Basically pains in my left shoulder and neck (from the gas). All was good after about 4 - 5 days. Started walking then eventhough stomach still felt like I did 100 sit ups.

I was banded on 3/31/08 and feel like I'm starving at times. I try to eat something healthy for a snack, yogurt, baked chips, protein bar, etc. But I am in the between stage of mushie and solid. So are now I'm eating 4-5 times a day. I feel a little better knowing it not just me suffering right now; first fill won't be until 5/30/08. I try to exercise to compensate some of my eating..............

HI, I haven't posted in awhile because I am discouraged to say the least. I went to the doctor last week and i can eat any food now that is tolerable but no junk food or sweet for obvious reasons. However if I could of done this b-4 band I wouldn't need the band. I am failing miserably. I am walking 1.5 miles a day at least sometimes more from day 3 after surgery no problem. However, eating is another story. I lost 10 pounds since surgery now I have gained 2 back already. I can eat as much as I use to if I wanted I still feel like I am restricting myself not going over 1200 cal day but I am still gaining. I know I am eating to much but 1. I am hungry and 2. I have a problem and it feels as if I don't have a band right now. Good news my doc is giving me my first fill next week, that is only 3.5 weeks after surgery. I hope and pray this will work. My doc keeps saying after your fill it will work but I must say depression is all I feel right now.

letschat: Hang in there! I'm so glad you're getting your fill so soon! WOW! My doctor said no fill until 6 weeks, period. BUT, he gave me Adipex (diet pills) to curb my appetite. I said the exact same thing...if I had all this will power I wouldn't need the band!!! ARGH!

Keep us posted...and btw...don't stay away when you're discouraged, we are here for you! That's what LBT is all about!

~C

This is the funniest thread I've read. It's not funny that your hungry but funny how you've expressed it - "sad to say I've adjusted to no chewing." I was banded on March 3. I also felt that way but what kept me going was I kept telling myself it was temporary and that I would eat again. I am now 8 weeks post op and eat normal food but not alot. I had my first fill on April 23. I don't feel much restriction but that's ok because I am eating good and still losing. I am not hungry.

for instance today i ate:

1 hb egg (100 cal), 1 farina packet (100 cal)

1 scoop of chick salad (250 cal), 1 small salad (100)

4 oz flounder (200 cal), cauliflower (100cal)

1 EAS Protein shake (i love these) (230 cal)

Hang in there! It really does get better.

Thanks for the encouragement Id0008!! I know this can't last forever, but as you already know, when you're in the NOW, you can't seem to focus on anything else! LOL

So you like our graphic descriptions of sheer, animalistic hunger??? LOL

I feel the same way that you all do... I am SO hungry. I have gained 1 pound since starting on solids and I am counting my calories. trying to stay below 1200 but I today was at 1380... doing the best I can but could eat as if there is nothing there. I have done well up to this point and do not plan to head in the other direction. I have my first fill on May 13 and CAN not wait for more restriction. Hope it helps to know that there are others that are feeling the hunger pains as well. Keep up the good work and the positive attitude and it will all work out! We can and WILL do this!:wub:

Can you imagine all of us stranded on a deserted island? lol

It's day 17 for me and I have moved from the mushies to anything I mash to applesauce consistency. What a huge difference this has made. I no longer feel like I'm starving. I've had baked fish, a baked potato with fat-free sour cream, bacon bits, cheese and chives, I had cheesy potatoes with tiny bits of ham, calico beans with bits of bacon, oh, the world seems wonderful again. I don't get hungry so quickly, am not stuck with soups and puddings and don't have to strain everything anymore. I don't get my first fill until May 28, but now I know I'll make it until then. :thumbup: