I am 18 days out from surgery, mainly i cannot complain, i have had no nausea, i stopped my pain meds the day after surgery, and everything has been going great.

But, the last two days my appetite has returned like a lion. I am eating exactly what i am supposed to, getting good protein, and my cals for far have risen to about 900. all the vitamins, writing everything down meticulously. Tonight i made ground turkey with taco flavoring and refried beans, in itself it is not a bad meal, i pureed it, but i ate fast and alot, like a cup and a half, i felt like i was binging. on the 15th i am supposed to have a fill, is this "bandster hell?", i feel like i am starving all of the time. i am having a bit of an issue with getting enough water. will this get better? :wink2:

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me protein shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me Protein shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid Proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

By liquids, I am meaning Water and crystal light.

I believe everyone should do what works for them but for me Protein shakes several times a day defeats my own personal purpose in getting the band. Solid Proteins and veggies are my food of choice and as far as I have been taught by my bariatric surgeon and the educational videos that came with my Allergan band, the band is meant for solids. That is the way I choose to use my band and what has been successful for me so far. I don't eat in between and I don't eat several times a day. I choose to eat twice a day and eat solids that fill me up and keep me full for awhile. I then drink my liquids in between keeping the proper time in between the meals. But, that said, I do what is suggested by my surgeon and what works for me only.

That's the nice thing about the band...it works in a variety of ways and allows us to eat in a way we're comfortable with...but helps control the amount.

I'm comfortable with shakes during the day and I don't get hungry so it's not an issue that they 'slide' through. My danger time is in the evening and that's where I need the band to keep me from eating to excess.

If someone drinks shakes all day and struggles with hunger, it's not a good option for them.

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I am soooo with you, WalkingFool! I was starving at day 6. Today, I'm 17 days post-op and can eat many solid foods. I lost weight up until day 10, but haven't lost any since. I'm trying to eat well (sometimes I can do it, sometimes I don't).