Hungry

[btan302 13]

I was banded on 29th of May today has been the first day that I have felt hungry any one else feeling hungry

[bonitaloca42073 1]

I got banded on the 24th of last month and I really dont have an appeite i have to make myself eat. And I know that i am not even getting close to the nutrients that I need. But my surgeon did say that my pouch is really small, but I have no appeitet. Do you know if they left any salin in your band or is it empty for now? because I know my surgeon did leave a little in mine. Well I wish you all the luck in the world. And drink,drink , drink your Water that is so you stay hydrated.

[kah1213 311]

I'm still not hungry (banded 5/29 too) but I think it's normal. I'm just trying to get all my liquids in. It's only been 4 days since surgery so I'm not worried. Did you eat when you got hungry? I'm sure you can only eat a small amount.

[btan302 13]

Yes chicken broth

[honk 780]

Very normal. I recommend spacing out your food. I realize you will not be full after eating but it will at least help with the head hunger. I would have my Soup wait a while and then have the Protein Shakes. It helps to feel like you only have a couple hours before you can eat again; rather than having to wait five hours before you can eat. Also if you need to eat more please have extra servings of your allowed foods instead of skipping ahead to mushies or solids. Your stomach is healing and needs this time. And yes I know what you are going through. I was on liquids for 2 weeks post op. I asked if I could start mushies 2 days early. My doctor's answer "Absolutely NOT!"