Well It has been almost 2 weeks for me now. I am on soft foods. Yes, my Doc cleared me for it already. My first 2 meals of soft foods I threw up. Now, I can eat and eat and eat and I want to eat. I have no restriction and because I had those carbs the other day I am craving them. I am still trying to kick those carbs. I know It will take a few days for the cravings to stop so for now I am toughing it out.

I am 12 days post op and have lost 8 pounds for a total of 20. My Doc wants me down 4 more pounds by Feb 9. He says I need to pick up the pace. I gained a bit post op and from eatting those carbs last week. Now that the swelling has gone down and I have little to no restriction I am hungry alot. My doc told me only 3 meals a day but I am finding that hard to stick too. I want snacks about 2 hours after I eat. I am gonna try eatting more during my meals and seeing if that will help me last until the next one.

I am also doing alot of reading/studying. It just seems to increase my hunger. I am trying to adjust to my new school schedule too. Fiqureing out when I am gonna eat my 3 meals each day. Doc says to plan them so you don't catch yourself in the drive through.

I bought some soups that had about 10 carbs per serving. It was the lowest I could find. I think that's what I'll be taking to school to eat between class. Just once a week. The other days are shorter so I won't need to take a meal.

Bandster Hell, So this is what it feels like. I hope it doesn't get any worse. I guess from being on liquids and now having no restriction I am hungry all the time. My doc told me I would feel this way but to stick to the program. maybe we will have dinner early tonite.LOL

I was banded on 1-8-10 and I transitioned to soft foods on thursday night... i was starving on the clear liquid diet. I have found that I can eat way more that I expected and am hungry all the time but try to limit myself to every couple of hours. I'm not sure what to think of this. I am trying to make smart choices but have not had any problem with any foods yet... other than eating too fast once... that kinda hurt but only for about 3 minutes.

I am hoping it will change when i get a fill. I'll be curious to see hou you progress too. Keep me posted!

Jewell - hope you are doing better.