Post-op day 6..Why am I so hungry?

[Chicago29 0]

Help..I was banded last Friday 1-29-10 and starting yesterday my stomach has not stopped growling..I feel like I could eat a whole pizza!

I am sticking to the full liquid diet but no matter how much I drink, It is a temporary fix. I get puree next week and then soft foods a week later. Will I be this hungry my 1st fill in 4-6 weeks? Yikes, I hope my will-power stays strong.

[Astrasmom 1]

Help..I was banded last Friday 1-29-10 and starting yesterday my stomach has not stopped growling..I feel like I could eat a whole pizza!

I am sticking to the full liquid diet but no matter how much I drink, It is a temporary fix. I get puree next week and then soft foods a week later. Will I be this hungry my 1st fill in 4-6 weeks? Yikes, I hope my will-power stays strong.

Are you drinking any Protein supplements with that? And you can also have Jello with unflavored Protein Powder in it. That's part of the clear liquid phase. Once you move onto puree it gets a little easier. Just make sure that you eat the higher Protein foods like chicken and fish. Hang in there. It will be over sooner than you know.

[thebandedgirl 0]

You're in bandster hell. You're going to be hungry for a while, unfortunately.

As I've said on this site before, I was hungry when I went into surgery, I was hungry when I came out of surgery, and I remained hungry until I could eat solid foods. Uncomfortable? Absolutely. It's doable, though. Hang in there!

[Chicago29 0]

OK..still hungry went for my post-op visit yesterday and now on puree...1st puree meal was oatmeal this morning, I made an instant packet and made it with milk and ate it all! Soooo hungry.

I can see this will be a huge challange until my 1st fill which the doc said will be in 4 weeks or so...If I didnt have incisions or discomfort, I would swear there was no band..

What should I do so I don't eat my way through 2000 calories a day of puree?

[illuminationlady 7]

Be sure to drink inbetween meals. Are you getting in 64 oz of fluids a day? I have had one fill and still have no restriction. It could be 5-6 fills before you get restriction. So, hang in there and try to eat sensible. A growling stomach does not always mean hunger. My tummy growls all the time. You need to be able to tell the difference. Also, like the other poster said, be sure to get your Protein. This helps a lot with hunger. Best wishes!!!