I was just banded on the 20th........

I am so confused on how often I have to eat. I am following the full liquid only.

I have creamy Soups, and they are good with Protein, low fat to no fat. I am drinking my Protein shakes too.

So....... why do I feel like I am doing something wrong.

Please tell me how often you ate right after.

Thanks so much

I am also having that " omg what did I do feeling"

Keri

Are you hungry? I really wasn't hungry at all and it was hard for me to get anything down. The nutritionist told me to just have the liquids whenever I wanted, no real rules until I went on mushies. It gets easier every day!

I agree. My doctor said to have something when I was hungry, otherwise just to make sure I stayed hydrated.

I don't honestly know if I am hungry. I am have been craving toast, and wanting other food.

I am just going crazy...

I think I am hungry.......

I really don't know what I did...... I don't regret this decision......I am truely scared though about being a failure

I know what you mean. I have been going through that to, what did i do, why did i do this. I think it is getting use to saying goodbye to food running our lives. I was band on the 18th still on clear liq. Just take what you can right now it is time for healing not losing. and if losing now it is a bonus

I know what you mean. I have been going through that to, what did i do, why did i do this. I think it is getting use to saying goodbye to food running our lives. I was band on the 18th still on clear liq. Just take what you can right now it is time for healing not losing. and if losing now it is a bonus

I have to keep remembering that. My hubby and kids are so supportive!

I guess I just need someone else to validate these feelings.

Thanks for what you wrote!

Keri

If you are anything like me, food has been a comfort for so long and this is more of a psychological journey than anything. It will all be worth it in the end when you are feeling great! I'd say the first 4-5 days are the worst, then you kind of turn a corner and it gets better. I think that these boards really helped me through that time!

I had my surgery last Thu (11/20). Today was the first day I was hungry, and I had some tomato Soup. I only took a few sips before I felt full.

It's weird to me because after not eating for so long due to the pre op diet, the soup was soooo good. I wanted to gulp it like a drink, but I totally felt when I got full and put it down. It's such a head game for me.

i can't say it's what you should be doing, only your surgeon knows what's best. but i will tell you my experience during liquids and cream soups.

i went to the 99 cent store and bought 4 strainers. cooked my cream soups and strained out the pieces. same with french onion soup. this is one of my favorite soups, and i was worried it would give heartburn, but i was ok.

for liquids..sugar free pudding. i bought sugar free Jello but i am not big on jello at all.

also, i'd go to Chili's and order soup from the To Go door...they'd strain it for me, after offering a nice tip. their baked potato soup, strained is perfect. just don't eat until you feel pain...i did, and it sucked.

when you get a craving for something...try putting some spices in your cream soups. liven them up. want soda? try a glass of iced Water with 3 lemon wedges and 3 lime wedges squeezed in. you'd be surprised how good it tastes.

first 11 days on liquids/part mushies? 8 lbs..still losing. but i am eating softer foods now before i go back to regular foods on nov. 28th (gonna cheat on t-giving day haha)...my first fill is on Dec. 3rd.

you made a good choice...never stress on that. wait til you see the results, then you will realize it's crazy to question "should i have done this??"...trust me, i was in the same boat as you on that..i know the feeling. give it 2 weeks and wait til your doctor weighs you...then you will be smiling for 3 straight days after! promise.