I am 11 days post op and on mushies. I know that I am in Bandster Hell because of the hunger however, while I was on liquid I lost 9 punds. Since I have been on mushies I have gained 2 pounds back. I am eating the stuff I am suppose to eat, however, I am hungry about every 2 hours. There were no guidelines given to me about this time, but I am starving and scared. I don't want to gain but my head is starting to hurt trying to not eat. How often should I eat during Bandster Hell???:tongue2:

During this time, my doctor told me to eat as often as I needed to, but to make sure to flush the stoma after each meal. You should really call you doctor though to find out what he/she thinks.

Seems like there are as many post-op diet instructions as there are doctors. My doctor told me to eat ONLY 3 meals a day and NO snacking between meals. To keep from being too hungry and/or eating, I do drink plenty (water, tea, Propel water). Sometimes I get headaches if I am not getting enough liquids. It is hard. Try to find things to do to keep your mind off of food. Good luck to you. Becky

Seems like there are as many post-op diet instructions as there are doctors. My doctor told me to eat ONLY 3 meals a day and NO snacking between meals. To keep from being too hungry and/or eating, I do drink plenty (water, tea, Propel water). Sometimes I get headaches if I am not getting enough liquids. It is hard. Try to find things to do to keep your mind off of food. Good luck to you. Becky

You are right about that. My doctor believes in that too, just not until you start on solid foods. I don't think, though, that I have seen the same instructions any where except where the people have the same doctor.

I haven't been banded yet. My surgery is Dec 10th. Have you tried Protein Water. The protein helps to quell that hunger between meals.

It is made by Special K. It comes in dry powder and premixed. I found it near the Protein Bars at CVS. I saw it online at Amazon with free shipping.

Personally, I hate Walmart and refuse to shop there on general principles but I am sure you can find it there as well.