Hello All- I had surgery 7/29..today was my first day at work ( 6 days post op) and I went prepared.

Had 4 oz of slim fast for Breakfast, 1/2 Jello mid morning, about 24 oz of Water through out the day, 6 oz of cream of broccoli (blended and strained) and then a popsicle...When I a finish eating this stuff I am full but an hour or two hours later, I AM STILL STARVING! What am I doing wrong?? :confused2:

My boss-who had gastric bypass 5 years ago...told me that I may be ready for phase 2 (mushies). I DO NOT want hurt myself by starting on mushies too early so I will stick with my liquids. Another concern is that I am losing 2 pounds a day..that can't be normal, right? Am I not drinking or eating enough? What am I doing wrong? Please help.

Nikole:

Congratulations on your 2 pounds per day loss. I'm jealous of that.

You're not supposed to feel full from the banding until you have restriction from the fills. I found that after about ten days from surgery I was dying to have something to eat. I called my doctors and he said I could start mushies.

You may want to have some Soup more often. Have some fudgsicles too! Call your doctor if you want to start mushies early. He'll know the questions to ask to see if your body is ready for that.

Take care, and congratulations!

Sue

Thanks Sue! I will try that! Bout to go warm me up some soup right now...Thanks again!

Cut your sugar, if those popsicles etc are not sugar free, and start some protein shakes. Check out the labels on the protein powders and try to stay away from high sugar ones. Sugar will give you bad hunger pangs, but protein intake should calm them down. Upping your liquid intake may help, too.

I'm 4 days post op and am starting on smooth mushies as per my Dr's advice, so cream of mushroom Soups etc. I have been on Clear Liquids up until today, and have lost about 4lbs in the days since surgery.

I agree about adding Protein, as it makes you feel fuller for longer. Also try and spread your meals out so you're eating a little bit every two hours or so. It seems to be working for me to get from point to point, and yes, I'm starting to get hungry too!

protein, protein, protein! Get some high protein shakes such as muscle milk. They are filling, and with 22 grams of protein the fullness will stick with you! Good luck, it WILL get easier!