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I was banded on 6/3, in denver by Dr. Kirshenbaum. I started at 303, was at 290 day before banded. Now I am at 279.8 so things are working...

I am having a hard time understanding my body's signals now. When I wake up in the morning I have intense stomach pain [like you get when you are super hungry]. Is this normal? Am I not eating enough the day before?

I am also having a hard time finding a Liquid Protein that I like. I know I am not getting enough Protein in. Any suggestions? I really dont like those shakes from the store [in fact, I never have].

Thanks

Gina

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I was SUPER hungry for about two weeks after getting banded. It was the WORST hunger pain I've ever had. Even now, I really feel like my hunger pain when I do get really hunger, are stonger than they used to be.

Can you do mushies yet? I did cottage cheese which filled me pretty quickly.

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I'm 5 day post-op and I've noticed that I do have some hunger pains too, especially when I'm feeding my family. But the key with me I noticed is to stay hydrated. I just drink and drink. When I'm hungry I drink a Protein Drink. I'm drinking the EAS from Sam's club. It has 0 carbs, 17 grams of Protein and only 110 calories, 0 sugars. I don't mind the taste. They all taste nasty but I just chug it down (slowly). Try drinking a Protein Shake for Breakfast to see if it'll stop the stomach pains. Maybe try blending in a quarter of a banana to balance out the taste?

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I was banded on 6/3, in denver by Dr. Kirshenbaum. I started at 303, was at 290 day before banded. Now I am at 279.8 so things are working...

I am having a hard time understanding my body's signals now. When I wake up in the morning I have intense stomach pain [like you get when you are super hungry]. Is this normal? Am I not eating enough the day before?

I am also having a hard time finding a liquid Protein that I like. I know I am not getting enough Protein in. Any suggestions? I really dont like those shakes from the store [in fact, I never have].

Thanks

Gina

Hey there, I am Gina too! And I live in Washington, Puget Sound area.

I have the GNC whey Isolate 28

I mix it in my Magic Bullet. I put in 4 ice cubes, 1 heaping scoop of powder, 1 rounded tsp of instant Decaf & 4 oz of Water. I let it blend untill I can't hear the ice rattling around anymore.

It tastes just like a frapucino!!! :)

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thanks! I like the suggestions so far.

I also emailed my doctor's assistant and she let me know that I probably wasnt eating enough the night before and thats why I was so hungry in the morning.. I guess I gotta just choke down the Protein shake. She said I could do mushie stuff now.. I kinda went a little crazy though i got some chicken salad and some mac salad [though im not suppose to probably have that but a spoonful is okay]. I also got some egg flower Soup..

I love the Protein Water from kelloggs.. I guess ill have to pick up some bananana's and try the Protein Powder again. =)

Gina:rolleyes2:

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There is a company called biotics, you can find them online. There powder is not to bad I mix it with cherry juice (juicy Juice brand) and it is tolerable I also have the EAS lite it is good also

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I am a diabetic, and if I am hungry in the morning, it usually means my blood sugar is extra low. You really need Protein at that time rather than sugar. Protein helps keep you from doing that again in a couple of hours. I have the Muscle Milk powder from costco. I mix it with my coffee in the morning. It is good mixed with coffee, but I have the same problem with Protein Drinks as you do. I hate them!! I will buy muscle milk again though, cuz it works for me. I think you just have to keep trying them and see if one works for you. Cheers!!!!

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we have the same doctor..... I am still insearch of Protein I like so I usually add bananas or PB to add flavor. for premade ones I do the ones from costco 30 grams protein 160 cals

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