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[banded3-14-13 10]

I was banded on the 14th. Did 4 days of Clear Liquids. I'm on day 3 of any liquid. This is so incredibly hard. My kids are asking for cheese puffs and my mid rationalizes that the puffs melt in your mouth. What do I do but just ate a few handfuls melted in my mouth and chews up to a liquid consistency. I am SO hungry. How do I get through this?

[banded3-14-13 10]

I hope I haven't caused any damage..

[gowalking 10,790]

I have such sympathy for you bandsters with families. I live alone so there's no one to cook tempting foods for and no one to buy things for that I shouldn't eat. I can't imagine how difficult it is for those of you who have to feed a family while you can only have liquids. All I can tell you is to stay strong and know that it will get better. Once you are on mushies, you are much more satisfied.

[arainey77 34]

You didn't hurt yourself but u really need to stay on liquids because you r healing. I was banded March 1 and I PROMISE it gets better!! I also went thru hell because I was so hungry and my kids were eating all the good stuff. U can do this, stay strong!!

[banded3-14-13 10]

Thanks so much...12 more days of liquids. Do u think I may have caused any damage?

[2muchfun 8,927]

No. You're fine but stop eating crap! Drink Protein Shakes, cream Soups, egg drop Soup anything but crap.

[aeromech 202]

You would have felt it if anything got stuck. You are lucky you didn't get into a PB episode.

It is very uncomfortable and being new at this, it freaked me out pretty good.

Just remember that it's not ok to do this anymore. You need to follow your Dr's instructions to a "T" in order to heal properly.

I don't say this to give a guilt trip, just to instill the importance of your Dr's instructions. Your kids will understand that you need to heal. If they don't now, they will when they see you PB for the first time.

[banded3-14-13 10]

Thanks so much for your replies! What is a PB episode?! Why am I so hungry??

[aeromech 202]

Thanks so much for your replies! What is a PB episode?! Why am I so hungry??

A PB is productive burping. Not really vomiting because the food never makes it into the stomach, just kinda sits above the band. It will happen if you don't chew your food completely or wait a minute between swallows. It is a form of regurgitation and not comfortable at all.

As for the hunger, have you been drinking Water and the Protein Shakes? Sip sip sip.... Not too fast!

[KAATNS 1,473]

I would try to get rid of the junk food. The kids will live without it, I promise. It's much too tempting to keep junk in the house.

[banded3-14-13 10]

I have always been a very fast drinker. With Water, coffee, any type of drink. I find myself wanting to swig like I'm used to. How many ounces at one time?

[aeromech 202]

Do what you feel is ok, your band will let you know if you over do it.

[mariag 6]

Do what you feel is ok' date=' your band will let you know if you over do it.[/quote']

Hello - I was reading your explanation of PB'g - is that the same as getting stuck??

[aeromech 202]

Hello - I was reading your explanation of PB'g - is that the same as getting stuck??

Yes, PB is what happens after stuck. When you make it come back up.

[banded3-14-13 10]

Thanks again so much!!! I have been so gassy today and having pain when I take a deep breath almost right above my heart. Is this normal?