This is day 3 of clear fluids. I have terrible gas pains and constipation. I am starving and wondering when Ican switch to shakes to feel more full. I cannot take another day of clear fluids. I AM STARVED!!!

What does your doctor want you to do? I would ask your surgeon first. Mine only wanted me on 2 days of clear liquids then I could switch to full liquids which I'm on right now and it doesn't help much with the hunger. Next week I get to start pureed foods which I'm excited about.

Do what your doctor tells you, not anecdotal info you read here. Every surgeon is different. You'll be safest and get the best results if you do what your doctor prescribes! :eek:

Hang in there; it will get better.

The liquid is what they tell you but I switched to protein shakes pretty early too. The protein will fill you up. Just be careful bacause if you drink too fast you will feel like you are having a heart atack!!I was banded last October and am down 70lbs.

Am I in the minority here as far as hunger goes? I'm not the least bit hungry, and haven't been hungry since being banded 4 days ago. Just an hour ago I allowed myself my first "Full Liquids" item - an individual cup of sf vanilla pudding, and I was feeling extremely stuffed by the time I finished it. My first protein shake will be this afternoon.

I was banded on Nov. 3rd. My doctor says 1 week clear , one week full liq., and one week soft. I did 5 days of clear and started on the protien shake. I only take two a day and i drink lots of water. I am never hungery but i am week and i need my energy with two kids and all. About the gas pain since you probably are still using pain medications your bowel will not be active enough to expel the gas out of your body.(sorry) I had terrable gas pains and finally i remembered what they gave me in the hospital post my c-section4 years ago. Dulcolax laxative suppositories. They work very well.