Liquid Phase Isn't So Bad

[awoodrum 9]

I was banded last week. I experienced some mild gas pains for a day or 2, but other than that just some mild discomforts.

I'm on liquids for another week, and am not at all as miserable as I thought I would be. I was prepared to be depressed over the mourning food. I haven't been hungry or lethargic. I'm sorry to be so optimistic to those that are struggling, but I haven't told hardly anybody and have to get it out somewhere.

Good Luck and thanks for listening!

[Mck xx 15]

Thats great news! I hope to recover similiarly! What kind of things are you eating??

[awoodrum 9]

Lots of Water. Well blended fruit smoothies with Protein Powder, broth, french onion Soup (no cheese or croutons), the occasional milkshake. Not very creative, but like I said, I'm just not hungry

[ready4therealme 41]

I am with you, I am 5 days post opt and feeling great. I am drinking my Protein Shakes because I know I have to get them in but I am just not hungry! I have read so much about bandster hell and worry that my day is coming. so right now I am enjoying not focusing my life around food!

[Iryshgreene 2]

Me too! Day 7 post-op and have had very little physical hunger. Have had some frustration with mental hunger with a few stressful things occurring for work, but the liquid phase is much easier for me than I thought it would be. I have gotten all my Fluid and Protein requirements in every single day, too! The totally awesome thing is I am already seeing the results: 8 lbs since surgery with no real hunger, nausea, pain, etc. Have had some gas build-up the last day or two, but I read to "walk it out" and it seems to be helping. Anyone else have this problem?