just banded

[hopeful7 0]

I am a newbie and just got banded on Friday. I am struggling with eating. I am not hungry at all. Should i force

myself to eat a little more. I just want to make sure I am getting enough Protein and right now I know I am not.

[disneymom1978 1]

I didnt either for the first couple of weeks. Don't worry though, the hunger will come!

[Melissannde 41]

I don't remember worrying too much about the amount of Protein I got immediately post-op. There's Protein in almost everything, just varying degrees. I don't know where you are on your post-op re-feeding schedule, but you can add Protein powder to many things or use chicken broth to thin Soups or (if not on clear liquids) use skim milk. I wouldn't force myself to eat. Our bodies have plenty stored.

Now is the time to heal. Listen to your body and follow your doctor's guidelines as closely as possible.

Congratulations on your new life!!

[JGDH 0]

I was just banded on Friday also! I am not hungry at all either, but I am drinking plenty of liquids, broth and eating fat free popsicles and Jello. I actually feel great! Last night I did have a lot of pain getting out of bed, so I slept on the recliner again. Good luck to you! Hope all goes well