Just banded a week ago and I'm HUNGRY!

[ladybug_popo 5]

Well...I did have some mushies on T-day and a tiny bit today. Otherwise I'm just doing full liquids, which is where I'm at right now...I find that with the full liquids I'm a bit more satisfied having my Protein shakes.

I'm hanging in there...I'll be happy once I make it the next phase!

[nurse2minister 0]

Hello, I want you to know that this will pass for you. Some of the things that you need to make sure you are doing and know is that, of coarse unless your doctor says different, you need to be drinking more than sugar free no cal liquids. Many people think this phase is only such liquids when in fact you can have real fruit juice such as apple, oj and grape...you may have to dilute them so it does not bother your stomach. Also keep on hand popsciles and other frozen things like luigies icees. Also I would try getting things like brothy type Soups and straining them and adding Water. IT gives a better taste than just the boullion cube. Keep a water bottle filled up and crystal light and tea as well. Don't forget the Jello. YOu can do this and you do not want to skip phases so that you don't mess up this band. YOu have already been through a lot, with either paying out of pocket or going through insurance hell hang on. Also keep your mind occupied, sign up for an online class, take a walk, watch a movie, call an long lost friend, journal what you want to do when you are able to feel better and not weighed down. I am pulling for you!!!

[mimi222 0]

Me Too !!!!!!!!!! I was banded this past monday. I was doing fine until today, I have been starving. As I type I'm trying to eat a scrambled egg. I'm not sure if it's mental but i'm starting to feel better already. Has anyone had issues with fatigue?

[ElfiePoo 109]

Kelly,

I'm LMAO at "anything I can suck up a straw". I was lucky that my surgeon had me back on regular foods at the end of two weeks because there is no way I could possibly have eaten some of the suggestions in the Realize Band 'recipe' book. The recipe for a cheeseburger said, "Take one cheeseburger and remove the top bun. Stick it in the blender..." I stopped reading there. I'm sure it would've fit up a straw but <blech>.

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[4MyHealth2011 0]

I was banded the day after you. So far so good. I had a fill last week. My goal for the next two weeks is to stick to three solid meals per day and no shakes.< img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_biggrin.png" alt=":D" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/biggrin@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I was banded the 17th. That first week SUCKS!! All I could think about was food. I was so weak and hungry, called my dr and nurse said stick with clear liquids:( Went in Wed and nutritionist said, oh I would of let you have Protein Shakes. I got to progress to full liquids, and mushy food, and I am in heaven. I feel so much better now! Hang in their!!!