I'm so hungry...help???

[lamar44 0]

I'm only 10 days post-op. Had a rough go for about 6 days but finally the nausea is gone as is most of the pain and now I am READY TO EAT! I'm physically and mentally hungry and so tired of Protein Shakes, sugar free pudding and broth. I don't know what else to eat! I've gotten so desperate for chewing that I did break down and eat a few crackers after totally dissolving them in my mouth. When did you guys start adding stuff back in or what did you eat in the meantime?:thumbup:

[LeighaMason 19]

I was starving too. I started eating mashed potatos to fill me up. I also gained weight after my surgery but before my first fill. However once I started getting fills I started losing again. And I wasnt so dang hungry all the time.

[doubleg71 0]

I am 11 days post-op and I know your situation well. I began eating some creamy Soups (creamy chicken with herbs, campbells) and 2 tblsp. of Peanut Butter added to my protien shakes...just to have the feel of something more than a liquid. I am about to enter my third week and I get to mushies this week so I am looking forward to something besides the broths and liquids. I honestly would follow whatever your doctor told you to do and it will come around faster than you think. I am feeling great and have lost another 8 lbs. since surgery by following the instructions, entering my meals and activity each day into dailyplate.com. I find the peanut butter really helps you last longer between shakes and I have not had any problems with hunger at all. If I begin getting hungry, I have a S.F. Popcicle or drink some Water or just go to bed if necessary. It looks like you had a really hard recovery with naseau so I wouldn't push eating too much right now and keep your plan going..Good luck!!

[Jill Lowry 0]

I'm only 10 days post-op. Had a rough go for about 6 days but finally the nausea is gone as is most of the pain and now I am READY TO EAT! I'm physically and mentally hungry and so tired of Protein Shakes, sugar free pudding and broth. I don't know what else to eat! I've gotten so desperate for chewing that I did break down and eat a few crackers after totally dissolving them in my mouth. When did you guys start adding stuff back in or what did you eat in the meantime?

I feel ya girl.. I am 11 days post and Im starving with ya. Its so hard. I have eatin tuna. Wasnt supposed to do that but I did and it was all good. chew chew chew.. Keep up the good work tho.. It will all be worth it I'm sure.. Congrats as well.:thumbup:

[Jill Lowry 0]

I am 11 days post-op and I know your situation well. I began eating some creamy Soups (creamy chicken with herbs, campbells) and 2 tblsp. of Peanut Butter added to my protien shakes...just to have the feel of something more than a liquid. I am about to enter my third week and I get to mushies this week so I am looking forward to something besides the broths and liquids. I honestly would follow whatever your doctor told you to do and it will come around faster than you think. I am feeling great and have lost another 8 lbs. since surgery by following the instructions, entering my meals and activity each day into dailyplate.com. I find the peanut butter really helps you last longer between shakes and I have not had any problems with hunger at all. If I begin getting hungry, I have a S.F. Popcicle or drink some Water or just go to bed if necessary. It looks like you had a really hard recovery with naseau so I wouldn't push eating too much right now and keep your plan going..Good luck!!

We had our surgery on the same day.. G L 2 U :thumbup:

[Chele6378 0]

I'm along with you here!! So hungry but I'm not really enjoying eating or drinking, it's uncomfortable. My stomach is growling like crazy and I can't tell you how much I want a hot dog (of all things!)

For dinner I scrambled an egg and ate about half of it. I feel less head foggy...

[lamar44 0]

Let's hear it for this forum! I've been on almost every day just to feel like I'm not alone. Thanks to those of you who responded because it is a HUGE relief to know that I AM NOT ALONE and even further that this is a pretty normal feeling for right now. If you're just now visiting this thread, please feel free to continue the input - it's truly helpful!:thumbup:

[Alicianoelle1dec 3]

I'm only 10 days post-op. Had a rough go for about 6 days but finally the nausea is gone as is most of the pain and now I am READY TO EAT! I'm physically and mentally hungry and so tired of Protein shakes, sugar free pudding and broth. I don't know what else to eat! I've gotten so desperate for chewing that I did break down and eat a few crackers after totally dissolving them in my mouth. When did you guys start adding stuff back in or what did you eat in the meantime?:confused:

My surgery was on 1.27.10. I did Jello, broth, tea popsicles until saturday than switched to carnation instant Breakfast with skim milk and pudding pops. I go for bandage care on Tuesday. If they dont tell me I can eat an egg I am going to scream. Im so hungry I cant think straight but I cant bring myself to eat one more sip of broth. I find it to be so greasy it makes me gag. I don't know what else to do at this point.

And I am CRAVING mac and cheese. My sister was banded 11 months ago and thats pretty much all she can eat.

[texasteacher1970 0]

I was banded on Jan. 26th and the first couple of days I really didn't want anything. I ate small portions of creamed, strained Soups and sugar free pudding but I just couldn't stomach the idea of a Protein shake. The last couple of days I've been drinking Isopure (which is nasty but for some reason goes down easier that the Protein shakes).

Yesterday I used a Cheddar Broccoli Soup mix from Bear Creek and thinned it with skim milk. I blended it and the broccoli pieces are miniscule. I've been eating about 4 oz. at a time and it tastes so good to have something savory and not sweet. I did choke down a Protein Shake as well as my Isopure today so I got my 60 gr. of protein in.

[Ready2 4]

For dinner I scrambled an egg and ate about half of it. I feel less head foggy...

I have to be on liquids for 2 weeks. Are you allowed eggs already?

[Chele6378 0]

No, I'm not allowed them until mushies which is still a week away but I had to get something in and I figured that was the safest bet.

I have my follow up appt tomorrow and I'm planning on confessing my scrambled egg cheat!

[kirafiki 0]

I remember those days. I never thought mashed potatoes and refried Beans could be so amazing when I finally got mushies!

Hang in there... it only gets better and it is one AMAZING journey!

[Ready2 4]

My surgery was TODAY.....I am doing great except for the gas pain. Any suggestions to make it go away?

[kirafiki 0]

My surgery was TODAY.....I am doing great except for the gas pain. Any suggestions to make it go away?

Hang in there, walk around as much as you can. I had the gas pains in my shoulder for 5 weeks (more than most do, honestly) but would do it all over again. I also remember the day I realized they were gone. I cried out of happiness. It will go away. Walking REALLY helped reduce the pain though.

[Ready2 4]

Might sound disgusting, but I burped a few times just now and that felt so much better. My surgery was at 6am this morning and I think I'm doing pretty darn good!