HI all..Yesterday was one week that I have been banded. As of this morning I have lost 11 lbs! I know this wont continue..for as of now..Im happy to see the numbers getting smaller.

I do have to say tho.,I am feeling a lot of hunger. Well..its either hunger of reflux since i found out pre -surg that i have GERD and a hiatal hernia. Also......I was diagnosed with pneumonia on the sunday after surgery as I reported on here.

Anyone know what i can do to kill this hunger?? Ten min after i eat a shake.....it starts again..ARGHH!

My stats:279/268/not sure of goal..right now..250 is my minii goal

I am only a few days ahead of you with surgery dates. The best advise I can give is what was given to me. NOW IS THE TIME FOR HEALING & NOT NECESSARLY WEIGHT LOSS> If we do lose during this time its realy bonus pounds & we should be happy- which I know you are & so Am I. BUT truely its for healing-especially the first 4 weeks. So enjoy- relax-walk & sip & think small amounts of liquids throughout the day- YOU CAN DO IT!

I too am being to feel the hunger monster hitting harder this second week. Thank goodness mushies are around the corner;0)

true true...

I am doing the healing. Im following docs advice and trying to get my protein in. The pounds lost are exciting no matter whennnnn they come off. Im realistic tho..this will be followed my no loss...but thts all part of this I guess. Im just enjoying my little daily victories. Its nice to have somewhere to tell them!!

Congrats on your surgery@! We will be on this journey together!!

Stats: 279/267/my first mini goal is 250

Hey All,

I'm about one week post op and also have lost 11lbs. Anyone feeling extremely tired all of the time? My days have been dragging, and I'm still experiencing some stomach pains. Any of you getting these? I was thinking that I'm not intaking as many calories as I need to, so I've been concentrating on eating or drinking something every hour, but it still doesn't add up to 1000 calories.

Anyone feeling extremely tired all of the time

Try drinking mroe protein drinks, that will help with being so tired. I experienced the same thing the first 10-14 days, I called my Dr. and he told me to drink more protein and I did, and it helped alot

This is my second week going into and extremely tired and off and on stomach aches not really hungry just major feeling blahhh don't think taking in enough fluids how can you possibly have a drink in you hand every two minutes if you are suppose drink the drink for 30 minutes can't wait for mushies have lost 13 pounds 97 to go hehe

Thanks for the advice, La madam. I'm starting to feel better this week. Whew...I was starting to get paranoid there for a second. No more stomach pains. Hang in there Flower. You should be feeling better pretty soon.

Congrats on one week under your belt! You sound like you are doing well so far.

Try drinking your shakes nice and slowly. This will help fill you up. Also, are you blending them with ice or fruit in the blender? I don't know if your doctor allows this at your stage, but if he does, a slushy protein shake will help keep you fuller too. Finally, I was told I could drink all I wanted in the stage you are at. If you are hungry...drink. Don't deprive yourself. You should be focusing on healing your body at this point. Don't worry about the weight loss. Any pounds that come off before your first fill are a bonus.

Best of luck to you. Hugs.