so so hungry

[regina22 0]

:unsure:I am 10 days post-op and at first, i could not drink and eat anything because i was under so much pain and discomfort. now that it is gone, i am sooo soo hungry! what to do? anyone else had this experience? i feel like i can eat anything, even though im going into "mushies" right now, i feel like i want a burger NOW!:smile2:

[HCVF53 0]

I was banded on June 14, and feel exactly the same way. I am beginning to think that the doctor forgot to put the band in place! Just kidding, but I am hungry all of the time and my stomach does not feel any different. It is so hard cooking for the family and watching them eat, when I truly feel that I could be eating what they are. If anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate it!

[icequeen813 3]

eat high Protein yougurt like Chobani,make tuna salad, shrimp salad,hummus& avocado are also good for this stage.Remember at this stage you are still healing& it's important to get 800-1000 cal.Oatmeal& Cream of Wheat are also good choices. Remember to use low fat Mayonnaise or plain yougurt to make tuna,or shrimp salad. Hope this gives you some ideas

[gigi0504 0]

Hi Protein right now people. it helps with the hunger. You just have to ride it out and eat as much Protein as you can until your first fill. I had my first fill and 3 weeks later, I am so ready for my next one. Getting hungry again.

Good luck!

[HCVF53 0]

Thanks for the advice... I am still on the Clear Liquids until the 28th when I see my surgeon for my first follow up appt. I did; however, go to GNC and get unflavored whey Protein Powder and added it to a bottle of Water along with a sugar free koolaid packet and it isn't bad. It has 20g of Protein per scoop, so I put one scoop in the bottle. It looks a little strange, but the taste is actually pretty good.

[teach724 0]

I hear you! I fell like one of those starving kids you see on TV :biggrin: My stomach growls all the time and the pain gets worse each day. I am 7 days post op today and could have been in to see my docotor EXCEPT he is out of the office until Friday UGH!!!! So I started drinking Campbells Soup at hand chicken and stars. The little bit of noodles that are in this are so tiny. I have started to eat them but still mash them up in my mouth even smaller. I had some applesauce today too. I ate it so fast and then realized what I had done. I sometimes think the band isn't there either. I havn't felt full yet :thumbup:

I know I'm cheating some but I look at it this way, if he were in town He would have moved me to the next stage and I really havn't been overdoing it. I don't think I can stand this much longer. :smile2:

[dreamingofbeingskinny 1]

I am right there with u all! I was banded Friday and I am starving!!!!! :ohmy:I want some food! lol Hang in there. I had applesauce as well and hate to admit but had a scoop of mashed potatoes. :drool:I was hungry this evening and cured it with a glass of milk only to b hungry a little while later. I just remind myself of the end goal. Vitamin Shoppe also has Fiber u can add to ur liquids to help get a better full sensation, but get off it once u get foods. Good luck everyone! Hunger seems to be the enemy!!:biggrin: