I was banded on 3/10/2009 and since then the journey has been very interesting. When I came home from the hospital for this outpatient surgery, I was unable to pee. I had to return to the hospital for catherization . This was very painful and I requesting that the catheter be removed because of the incredible pain. I was given some straight caths and sent home. Peeing was very painful until yesterday, now I can pee pain free. On Friday 3/13/09 the hunger came back with a vengence and still is here. I felt very disappointed with this. I have noticed that I am becoming depressed due to this and not able to eat only yogurt, cottage cheese and cream soups, which really are not satisfying at this time and of course protein drinks and water. I have not not felt full or even satisfied at this point and I have begun to wonder if this has really been a good choice..wonder if this will change??? Today I have noted a rash on my stomach. I am seeing MD tomorrow... anyway still wondering about my choice to have this completed???

welcome chaz

all that you are feeling is normal dont worry soon you will feel alot better and defenetly feel full. stay strong you can do this its hard for all of us who choosed this surgery but its worth it,soon you will see the big difference it will make in your life.......LOL........

WE ARE ALL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hunger is perfectly normal. I just don't understand why doctors are not explaining this stuff to their patients. So many people come out of surgery expecting to immediately start seeing results.

You will not start using the band until you get a couple adjustments. You are in the healing stage right now. You will hungry until you start adding solid foods back to your diet but you simply can't do that until you've given yourself time to heal. It may take a few fills until your really see the effects you want.

It is hard but we've all been through it, take it one day at a time and before you know it you will start seeing results. Count your blessings, I could only have liquids two weeks pre-op and two weeks post-op. I couldn't have yogur, cottage cheese or cream soups until the third week after surgery!!

I was banded just one day after you and I'm definitely feeling hunger a lot too! Last night was torture, especially when my boyfriend (who has a superfast metabolism) was sitting beside me eating chips and a milkshake. I am trying to take in as much protein as possible to keep it at bay.

thank you for your response... I have seen results. I have lost 33 lbs since 02/13/2009 mostly on the preop diet..the issue is that I did not expect to be this hungry. I do see my physician tomorrow and I believe at that time he will put me on soft foods beyond the full liquids. I was just disappointed that the hunger came back so soon..I was told the hunger may come back in 7 days... I am feeling better tonight..and thank you for your response.