Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

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!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×