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I was banded 1 week ago tomorrow. Still on liquid diet until friday. My stomach keeps growling :thumbup: I am so hungry. Grape juice, apple juice, chicken broth, Jello, all these things just aren't cutting it. And oh the Protein Shakes. TASTE AWEFUL!!!!

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Hang in there! You will get passed this phase and onto a whole new life. I don't regret having the band, just wish I had done it sooner. Once you heal, and get restriction you will feel so much better. You can do it!

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Completely understand! Was craving an egg salad sandwich today for lunch and I don't know if the grocery store will let me in after what I tried to do to the Jello section!

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Jeannine I am in the same boat as you. I got banded 5 days ago. I thought I was doing well but am still having pain and it hurts when my stomach growls. I too am from PA- where did you have your surgery?

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can you eat creamed Soups? i ate a lot of creamed soups with all the chunks strained out when i was on a liquid diet. the consistency is a little thicker so maybe it will make you feel full longer? just a thought. :thumbup:

p.s. i also mixed some unflavored Protein Powder in it to bump up my Protein count.

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You'll be fine in a short time. The first 2 weeks ARE hell. I used sugar free popsicles and fudgesicles to help cut the cravings. If you like Mexican food the recipie for enchillada Soup on lapband.com dshboard is great and very filling. hang in there and best wishes.

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Thanks guys. I started drinking one campbells Soup at hand a day. they are a itle thicker then just broth and it seems to be helping some.

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You might also look for Kefir (made by Lifeway) in your grocery store. Sometimes it is in the healthfood section. It is like a yogurt smoothie, but not as sweet (no artificial sweeteners). It has 11 grams of Protein per 8 oz and I really like the taste. It is thick, but still liquid. I find it satisfying.

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