cek31076 7 Posted June 1, 2012 Can't hardly believe this!!! I was banded 5/23 and I've lost 15lbs so far and I'm shocked how fast it is coming off however, I've notice that I am actually really hungry at times. Did this happen to you too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen_1381 446 Posted June 1, 2012 I was banded 5/18 and hit 25 lbs lost this morning! The first week after surgery I never felt hungry. I started pureed food Wednesday and find that I am starting to get the hunger feelings every now and then. I was worried that when I started pureed that I may gain since I was finally eating food, but I've started losing faster. Good luck in your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cek31076 7 Posted June 1, 2012 Oh I'm jealous!! It that ur pre op diet weight loss too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jannaboo 12 Posted June 1, 2012 I was banded may 24 and I'm really hungry. Dr says do 3 Protein Shakes a day. It's not helping. I don't know why I can't start the next phase? Why does he want me on liquids? I see post on here where people have started puréed foods early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen_1381 446 Posted June 1, 2012 Don't be jealous!! I started measuring from when I met the surgeon, which was 11 days before surgery. He didn't put me on a Pre-Op Diet per se, just said to eat responsibly until the day before than Clear Liquids. I've only lost 5 lbs since surgery, but considering I put back on 4 the few days after surgery, I'm happy with losing what I gained plus a few! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen_1381 446 Posted June 1, 2012 Jannaboo - I think it really boils down to surgeon preference. My surgeon strongly stuck to full liquids after surgery because your stomach needs time to heal without having to "work" to break down food. I started the puree only one day before the two week transition point, but I also saw him in the office for my post-op visit that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jannaboo 12 Posted June 1, 2012 Well I have cheated twice with mashed potatoes because I was starving. I handled it well but worried about what damage it can do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted June 2, 2012 I was banded may 24 and I'm really hungry. Dr says do 3 Protein shakes a day. It's not helping. I don't know why I can't start the next phase? Why does he want me on liquids? I see post on here where people have started puréed foods early. The reason for the liquid diet is so the sutures have a chance to set well and so the band can settle. When you eat normal foods, the stomach churns to digest them which can interfere or harm healing by popping stitches, possibly even moving the band if you eat large quantities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
