Since my surgery, I have not had too much to eat. I am doing an ovalatin drink in the morning, but other then some crystal lite ice tea and a little broth, I am not hungry at all. Is this OK or normal? I still feel like I have a little gas pain, but not too severe.

Hi KG -

I was banded on Thursday and I think what you are experiencing is perfectly normal. Just make sure that you get in enough Protein and caffeine free liquids. I also don't have much of an appetite. I think I have some "phantom hunger" but I can usually have something warm like broth or tea and it takes care of the rumblings in my tummy. Some of that is probably gas too.

Dont worry - you're not alone!

your surgeon is nice to let you have ovaltine and broth, I wish mine did i was banded wed. and I am only allowed clear liquids till 2moro(mon. ) and sf ice pops which i have had quite a few dont think i should tho. however they say everyones hunger pains or lack of is normal i think mine is all in my head. I too am still having gas pains especially in my shoulder and neck hoping for some relief on that . Good luck to you!!!

I am not really hungry. i want to chew. i'm doing broths, fruit 2-0 waters, green tea, ice pops, Isopure neutral flavor protein added to broths, Isopure Pineapple orange banana protein added to skim plus milk, (FYI-www.allstarhealth.com for the best prices & u can return it if ur not satisfied)gas-x strips for the gas in my neck...it's sooo bad. try a heating pad 4 gas on chest & neck, works 4 me. Good Luck!

I was banded on 1/15 and i wasnt hungry for a couple days... i just stuck to the liquid diet to a "T".. working good.. i'm still not really hungry if i keep on schedule eating... so far i lost 18 lbs.