Going through my Bandster "hell"

[goosapotomus 0]

So, I'm at that dreaded point in my journey that some refer to as "Bandster Hell." I've lost 31lbs to date and just got my first fill on Tuesday 5/24. I had started really feeling hungry in between meals for the first time the previous Friday. It's discouraging and at the same time, I knew to expect it. It's something I haven't experienced in my first 6 weeks of the band. Hunger, what's that?!? lol. Anyhow, I was hoping to get some perspective from some current bandsters. What's a good snack to stay full in between meals? I don't have any Protein Powder because, frankly I didn't need it in the past month! Any suggestions are welcome!!!!!

[jennifer1 180]

is this what bandster hell is!!!! i just started pureed foods and i wasnt hungry the first week after being banded, nor during my pre-op liquid diet. now i'm hungry all the time and i gained 2 pounds since i started pureed foods. i wont get a fill until 3 weeks from now!!!! how am i going to make it????

[vickyd 24]

I concentrated on high Protein snacks...my favs were low fat string cheese, babybel light cheese, turkey deli meat spread with laughing cow cheese, cucumber slices with hummus. The protein will helP you feel full longer.

[honk 780]

I agree if you are going to have a snack (which my doctor frowned upon) I would stick to high Protein low carb. chicken breast or string cheese. I would stay away from liquid calories as they slide right through the band and leave you hungry.