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Hi I actually feel embarassed to admit this but I'm sooo hungry. I just had my surgery last Friday, December 3. I have been on clear fluids and tomorrow start the "full fluid" phase. My stomach is growling non stop. I've been living on cranberry juice, chicken broth and that's about it. I have fill I'm my band, they do that at the time of surgery now, in the clinic I was banded at. So I guess I'm confused as to why I'm so starving. I will follow the guidlines to the letter but has anyone else been through this ? I feel nervous about being able to be succesful when I'm this hungry.

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Hi I actually feel embarassed to admit this but I'm sooo hungry. I just had my surgery last Friday, December 3. I have been on clear fluids and tomorrow start the "full fluid" phase. My stomach is growling non stop. I've been living on cranberry juice, chicken broth and that's about it. I have fill I'm my band, they do that at the time of surgery now, in the clinic I was banded at. So I guess I'm confused as to why I'm so starving. I will follow the guidlines to the letter but has anyone else been through this ? I feel nervous about being able to be succesful when I'm this hungry.

Please do not worry about asking a question - that is what we are here for, to help each other. The fluids are tough because the band does not stop them, so it is hard to feel full. You should find - I did at least, that once I went to more solid food, I was no longer hungry and my stomach stopped that very annoying loud growl y thing. Are you getting enough Protein - the more you can get, the better.

Take Care

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Please do not worry about asking a question - that is what we are here for, to help each other. The fluids are tough because the band does not stop them, so it is hard to feel full. You should find - I did at least, that once I went to more solid food, I was no longer hungry and my stomach stopped that very annoying loud growl y thing. Are you getting enough Protein - the more you can get, the better.

Take Care

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Not getting any protien at all yet. Starting tomorrow I can add protien shakes. I hope that helps a bit. So apreciate your quick response :)

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Not getting any protien at all yet. Starting tomorrow I can add protien shakes. I hope that helps a bit. So apreciate your quick response :)

I am certain that you will feel one hundred percent better...

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Hi Scoobie

I was banded on Nov 24 was 1day Water, 4 days clear fluids & am now on day 8 of full fluids. I started getting hungry on day 4 & I'm sorry to report, I'm STILL hungry!! I have been told this is called the 'bandster hell' period from other veteran bandsters and have also been reassured that it WILL get better.(it's gotta get better, right?!) lol! So hang in there, drink your water. & know you're not alone on this journey. :)

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My wife had her surgery on 12/1 and had a good 2 days post op, not hungry, no unbearable pain. Then on Sat., terrible pain. Turns out she was swollen too much that Water was not getting through. So they took out 0.5 cc (she started with 5 cc). Since then, she has been doing very well, with no hunger. She has been subsisting on water, broth, crystal lite, and recently started the Protein Shakes. Those have been making her very full. At her 1st post op follow-up, the dr. found that she was dehydrated and had not been getting enough water. Apparently she was being too careful about the sips she was taking that she was introducing too much air and also not getting enough water.

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Thanks for the feedback guys! So appreciated. I guess there can be different variables for each of us. Today is day one of full fluids. I've only had a bit of juice and Water this morning, but have brought protien powder and some thin Soup to work today. I hope that helps calm the hunger pains somewhat.

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