I am 2 days post op and I cannot tell if I'm hungry or not hungry. I'm trying to stay on a schedule but I cannot seem to get all 3 liquid meals in along with the 50mg of Protein and 64oz of Water.

Do I need to set a timer to say it's time to do XYZ???:thumbup:

I know how you feel!! I am also 2 days post op and feel the exact same. My surgeon and the medical team gave me a free timer to "eat"(liquid meals) and drink. What I do, is every 15 minutes I drink 1 oz of water (or water mixed with crystal lite) over a 16 hour period (the time your awake during the day). That way, throughout the day I know I am receiving the needed 64 oz. of water a day.

I am 15 days post and I have that feeling more than I did right after the surgery. Right after I couldn't really even drink alot of water or protien drink, I can now but at times when I think I'm hungry 9 times out of 10 that's my head. So now I am working on listening to my body. When my tummy feels funny I won't eat or I just stop what eating. So far it's been a good guage for me.

Thanks, I'm going to invest in one of those tomorrow.

thats a really good idea my surgery is monday im gonna go buy one tomorror!! lol thanks

I have to admit I had so many roars and rumbles right after I had surgery I had no idea what was hunger and what was not. I just made sure I got my protein and water in on a schedule and it worked out fine. Even now 6 weeks out I find if I am busy I can "forget" to eat (like that is not totally amazing) so I have to make sure I eat every 5 hours or so just until I feel full. I have some "head hunger" too but I have been very strict with the three meals a day only and that has helped keep me on track. Banded life is a whole new experience!

Don't get me wrong, before surgery I knew what a hunger pain was, as I was on the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. I am 3 days post banding and I can't tell if I'm hungry or if my left side (where my port is) is causing pain. It drives me nuts. I know that the pain will subside, hopefully as I run out of Loritab!!!

I go to my full fluid diet tomorrow. Has anyone got any soups they recommend on the full fluid diet before I get to the mushy diet?

Thanks

Ben

yea tomato soup is gd 4 the full liquid diet phase and if u make it with skim milk it will add more protein which is a plus!

Yeah, hate tomato soup (should of said that). I have the unjury chicken soup and it barely tollerable. I'm hoping adding milk instead of water helps that taste. Has anyone heard of making potato (blended) soup during the full liquid diet?

it mite work just make sure u strain the potatoes but its sounds like it mite be to thick i know my dr said anything that can go through a straw is ok ofcourse w/o the straw since it causes gas

Good call.. I'll have my wife make it so it will go through a straw... thanks!

ur welcome let me know how it turns out

I know how you feel!! I am also 2 days post op and feel the exact same. My surgeon and the medical team gave me a free timer to "eat"(liquid meals) and drink. What I do, is every 15 minutes I drink 1 oz of water (or water mixed with crystal lite) over a 16 hour period (the time your awake during the day). That way, throughout the day I know I am receiving the needed 64 oz. of water a day.

Great idea for maximizing your water intake.