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I've been having yogurt too. I haven't had pudding yet, but I think I will pick up some tonight. I really enjoy jello made with buttermilk. You boil water just like you normally would, but then when it is time to add the cold water you add buttermilk. I like it, and it seems more filling than regular jello--which I am very sick of right now. I had my one week post op visit today. I've lost 16 pounds. I got my staples out, and that feels much better.

Can you eat? I'm one week post op and am still on liquids for another week. That doesn't mean I'm not hungry because I definitely am. Today is actually the first day that my hunger has felt manageable. I have been pretty miserable until today. Are you doing protein supplements? I choked down my first protein drink last night and really felt that it was the turning point in making me feel better. When I think of how quickly the past week has flown, it makes me think I can manage to make it another week until I can have mushies. I'm going with my children to church camp this weekend and I'm a little nervous about being on all liquids while there. Let us all know if you find something that fills and satisfies.

Oh, I meant to add. . I also love the instant breakfast. That helps.

Hi Alicia,

I was also banded Tuesday the 15th. I am very tired of liquids and am thinking constantly of mushies and what I want to have on July 29th when I get to have them. I have lost 11 pounds so far, and that is great motivation, but I still feel pretty miserable. I'm not in pain at all. I just feel weak, hungry, and nauseous. I can't make myself choke down a protein shake, but I know that is what I have to do to make myself feel better. Hang in there. You're right. . . we're all in this together. Pen

Day 3 after surgery is always the worst--from what I have heard and experienced. Today is day 4 for me, and it is definitely a better day than yesterday. I just want to be like 6 months out and look back on these days and not remember how miserable they were.