I just joined this forum this morning for the exact reasons you posted. I was banded on December 23 and have been on a liquid/pureed diet since. I think I am going to starve to death! At my two week checkup my Dr. did say it was normal to be hungry and he said it wouldn't be any better on the pureed diet. I am very hopeful that when I get my fill in early Feb I will be less hungry. I still can't believe I haven't lost more weight considering how much less I am eating. Please continue to post your progress, it sounds like we are in the same situation.