Oh my gosh im starving and im sick of broth and liquids. How did you all get through this period. I know im not going to cheat on it as I am scared as hell to even think about it, but I want to cry I wanna eat something so bad. This is killing me. I have to b on liquids all the way until Thursday my surgery was this past wed and before that I was on liquids for 10 days.

The only advice I can give you is to make mini goals. No more Saturdays on liquids, then the last weekend, then only three more days, etc. It's hard, but just try to stay focused on letting your stomach heal to reduce the possibility of a band slip.

My suggestion is that you find something else to occupy your time besides food.

Start a new book? Take a short walk? Find a craft project to work on? Paint your nails? Take up meditation? Research something you've always wanted to know more about online? Annnnnything to get your mind busy with something else.

Thanks Enchanted your right I been home watching my husband cook and just sitting around I need to get a book and read and do other things. Lord knows I can't wait to get to mushy foods

I am on day 4 since surgery - was banded on the 13th.

my first 2 weeks are liquid but i can also have SF pudding, jello and applesauce.

the thought of real food make me nasueas.. hell half the time the thought of anything make me ill.

I know how you feel. And its hard because you are stuck at home recovering and have nothing else to think about! Plus, if you watch TV it is all about food! Here is what I did: When I felt deprived, I searched the internet for easily pureed food I can cook. Then I made a shopping list. The day before I could eat, I went grocery shopping and created my first meal (no crust quiche) the night before. Finally, the day came, and it turned out I wasn't missing much, I just thought I was. Also, about two days early, I got some Trader Joes tomato soup and had two half cups a day. I had no problem with this and it made me feel like it wasn't so horrible to not eat. I'm still on the pureed portion, I get soft foods on Thursday, and I'm not even to concerned or excited. I'm just looking forward to feeding myself in an easier way.

hey neesh-

i was banded last wednesday as well and today I am super hungry! I am sick sick sick of cream of chicken soup! Looking forward to next week on mushies!

Anybody have any other ideas waht to drink/eat on the full liquids portion?

Lesson learned, I was banded last thursday felt extremely weak eating 2 tablespoons 3 x daily. My nurse responded no you need more I started eating every 2 hrs today and I feel so much better. She even added smoth instant potatoes and smoooth grits. I feel so much better .dont suffer call for help

I totally understand what you all are saying. I was banded on the 7th. I have been on liquids and last week (Thursday) I added my Protein shake with skim milk...so much better. I felt full and it holds me most of the day.

Returning to work last Wednesday (1 week post op) has been helpful to keep my mind off of hunger. I found that watching tv all I ever saw was food. I never really noticed that before.

I have tried the unjury chicken soup. It has protein so it keeps the hunger away. I also made cream of wheat (never liked it before) but ate a bowl of it Friday night.

I pretty much have my shake for lunch, broth for lunch, Jello, pudding or apple sauce for a snack, and broth for dinner. I have found that the homestyle chicken noodle from campbells is great tasting (I strain off all of the noodles and bits). My DH loves to collect them for 2 days then have a bowl of soup himself.

This Thursday I can start mushy foods. I think the first thing I will have is an avacado! It has been hard, especially at the marching band competitions with all the funnel cakes and nachos nearby. I just keep telling myself that this phase is temporary. I can get through it to live a better life.

Way to go and keep it up!