Third Week and Hungry

[Shorty81367 0]

I was just banded on the 27th and it is not even a full week yet and I am starving. I mean the kind of starving that my stomach makes so many noises and the hunger pains actually hurt. I have tried to do the liquids and I am not even on full liquids yet and don't know how much more of this I can take. I don't have the energy to much of anything and I am weak and have headaches. Is it normal to feel this hungry the first week of surgery? I would kill for some mashed potatoes right about now!!!

[cb9094 0]

I am so glad that I decided to check out the forum this morning and read up. I was about to post on this SAME ISSUE! I started my pre-op diet Oct.1 at 190.6. I was banded October 15th. The morning of surgery I weighed 180.6. Last week I stalled at 172.6 for 6 days and yesterday I weighed 174.2. I want to cry. I am hungry ALL THE TIME. I can eat anything in any amount. I feel like I have not even been banded. Yesterday I drank two Protein shakes and had a 1/3 cup of Caesar salad and 1/2 cup of Lasagna for dinner. I chew, chew, chew (even thou I can swallow just about any amount). 174.2 on the scale this morning. I too have been suffering from diarrhea but I would get "bouts" before I was banded. Mine tends to be hormonal. I've thought about calling my surgeon to beg for an early fill before I gain anymore weight back. My 1st fill appointment is Nov. 17th.

I am trying to breathe, be calm and carry on

[tannie 0]

Crapp!!! I just scheduled a band a fill and they can't get me in until Dec 13, plus I looked at my calendar and realized I am only two weeks post band. I was thinking three b/c that was when it was originally scheduled. I know what a crazy thing to forget. So Next week it may get worse, I guess. Double Crapp!!

[scooby1 0]

I was banded on Oct 1 and am just starting to get the hunger pains you are describing- I am also drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch with light Snacks like yogurt as a filler. But, I have stalled in my weight loss, lost about 45 pounds since starting the pre-op diet- I asked my surgeon last time I was in (for my first post op appt) and he explained that I may not see any pounds come off right away, but more inches. I didn't want to hear that- but it has been true- I have lost 4 pant sizes since starting the pre-op diet. I am hoping that my first fill gives me more restriction.

Don't eat anything that you aren't supposed to- you can really hurt yourself- so even if you think you have no restriction, you do and you won't find out until its too late....

[Boo_68 6]

If your constantly hungry...look at what you are eating...protein is so important, and definetely helps keep you satisfied between meals. Also look at your calories, I stalled out because I wasn't getting enough nutrition. I realized that your body needs fuel to burn. Personally for me, I need about 1100 calories a day, or I plateau and won't lose an ounce. Hope this helps some of you while your starting out your journey...Best of luck to all of you!! ~ Christy