Today I am 3 days post op and I am not very hungery at all. I did eat some cream of wheat today with some butter and splenda, but that has been it. I just keep drinking Water. I am still on my pain meds though. My tummy is pretty tender at this point.

I think I am very worried about band my band slipping or stretching out my pouch. Can someone calm my worries. I think I am scared to eat. :tt2:

3 days post-op and eating cream of wheat? i though the first week post-op was clear liquids only?

The instructions from my doctor say clear liquids for the first 2 days and then I can have cream of wheat, pudding, and Soup. Well full liquids starting today. I had surgery Monday so I guess I am really 4 days post op.

Now I am even more freaked out great!

hi i am 4 days post op and today i got to have my cream of wheat it was gd and i think its normal to feel scared about food i know i have the same feelings about food i am drinking protein shake and water today i had a bm first one thank god lol no pain meds for me i stopped them so i am feeling everything when i move

I had my band Friday so I am eating full liquids. I am worried too. I am afraid I am taking to big of a drink. I have a lot of upper gas so when I hiccup or burp I worry about band slippage. I am getting better about the worry. So I guess it is good your not alone.

Hi Amanda

Try not to worry.I know its easier said than done! in my first couple of weeks after being banded I didnt feel hungry at all and to be honest the desire to eat just disappeared which was just fantastic! ( it did come back unfortunately!)

My doc said to have fluids for 2 wks post op and by fluids that included Soups, yogurt, and porridge so it was pretty easy to stick to. My new stomach pouch could hold 100mls so I made sure not to consume any more than that in one go.

Even though I wasnt hungry I made myself have my 'meals' regularly and forced myself to drink plenty of Water. I was drinking water constantly in order to get enough down, which wasnt easy but it is important coz without enough you'll be dehydrated and feel ill. I learned the hard way!

Anyway, congratulations on getting through your surgery, Ihope you recover well. All the best on your new journey

julia

Lucky You! I was banded on Monday and I'm on clear liquids for 7 days... then full liquids. Each doctor is different though, so don't get too freaked out. Until we get the 'hang of it' I'm sure we all have those thoughts of over eating, drinking to much too fast etc. I keep having nightmares of eating real food while on liquids! LOL!:biggrin: