recently banded

[goinforhealthy 0]

Hi all,

I was just banded on July 14, 2011. I am having a very difficult time with Protein shakes. I am not getting in much Protein at all and that really worries me. I have had a liquid bm and thought that would help but it hasn't I have a ton of stomache growling and so I feel like I should eat! When I do a popsicle or chicken broth I feel very full and burp alot. I have only done 1oz every 15 minutes but I haven't been able to do more than that. I am also struggling with all the food commercials. I really didn't think I was an emotional eater but I miss the chips and dip at night while watching tv. I feel hungry and can't wait to start my soft food diet on day 5. According to my surgeon I can start four select soft foods 1. refried Beans 2. yogurt 3. cottage cheese 4. egg beaters.

Any suggestions?

[jen120 23]

You have just been banded so things are going to feel very tight for the first few days. I know I wasnt able to get much in at all for the first 5 days after surgery and then things loosened up a bit. Hang in there! Your mushies are just around the corner.

TV commercials are the worst. I always kept the remote in my hand to quickly change the channel when my favorite places came on. I swear Papa John's and Domino's increased their frequency of commercials just because I had surgery!

[crystaldmm 1]

I also had my band on July 14, 2011 and am starving!! I mean starving. Can't seem to drink all the liquid I need to from Water and juice but am doing the required 3 Optifast for Protein and still hungry. The truly disappointing fact is that I've gone up 2 pounds since I came home from the hospital. I really don't get it. Have only had water, two bowls of broth, a little juice and optifast...and I only had 3 starting a day or so ago. I'm really hungry. I can add creamy Soup on Thursday. Anyone else feel this?

[roziecakes 20]

It took me a couple of days to get back into drinking the Protein Shakes, and even then I could only do a little teensy amount. I am sure that you'll feel better soon. Lucky you, soft foods at 5 days! I had to wait almost two weeks! There is a lot of swelling after the surgery, and that's part of why you aren't able to get much Protein in. Don't worry though, you will soon!

[shakey88 37]

I was like that at first well. I was banded 4 weeks ago today! I wish I could have soft foods. My doctor still has me on mushies for another week! It took me awhile, but I am now actually starting to like the Protein Shakes for breakfast...it makes things really easy in the morning before work! Keep trying... it will get better

[PackersFan 4]

To those entering the stage that allows yogurt... I can't recommend enough the Oikos brand greek caramel yogurt. It is the best tasting yogurt I have ever had. It can be hard to find - but try Target or Walmart. It is amazing.