drush829

My name is Deanna and I was banded 10-09-09. I am 35 and married with 2 small children (4 and 2.5) I am a teacher. Starting weight was 232 currently at 218. I am having a hard time with the liquid diet post-op. I am so very hungry all the time and afraid I am consuming too much per meal. I do not want to strech my pouch or cause my band to slip but this is what I am afraid of right now.:confused: I really need someone I can talk to about this. My family is very supportive but they don't understand what I am going through.

I am on full liquids now which has helped some. Last night I blended down a potato soup which was very good. I am also trying different protien drinks amd mixes. After next Friday I can begin soft foods and I am so excited.

I was banded 10-09-09 and am really nervous about my band. I am supposed to be on liquids and strained soups but I am so hungry. I have cheated a little (ate a piece of string cheese, not straining my soups) but I am afraid I am consuming too much at a time. Dr's office said 4-6 oz 6x daily but I know I am taking in 8-10 oz in my servings. I am scared of causing my pouch to get bigger or dislodging my band. I am so hungry all the time. Any words of advice?

I am SOOOOO glad I am not the only person having this problem. I am 8 days post banding and I feel like I am starving all the time. My dr pulled 1.8cc residual saline out of my band Monday because I was so nausuated all the time. Since then I have had no problem. I have been scared that I am consuming too much liquid and will strech the band. Good Luck