a newbie in need of some support.....

flowerpot · December 8, 2006

I am new to this board today. I was banded on December 2nd, 2006 and went thru the process myself -I even returned to work two days later. I felt no pain, didn't take any meds but seem to just be more tired at the end of the day. I decided to tell no one. Now I realize that I have to do this with people and decided to reach out to all of you for support and answers.

I'm 6 days out of the operation and have not eaten any solids of course. I am beginning to get really really hungry but can't seem to keep down the Protein shakes. I have been eating the slim fast. Anyone have other ideas for me? Mostly, i just drink tea, broth and Water.

When the fills start, does the hunger subside?:help:

flowerpot · December 8, 2006

I am new to this board today. I was banded on December 2nd, 2006 and went thru the process myself -I even returned to work two days later. I felt no pain, didn't take any meds but seem to just be more tired at the end of the day. I decided to tell no one. Now I realize that I have to do this with people and decided to reach out to all of you for support and answers.

I'm 6 days out of the operation and have not eaten any solids of course. I am beginning to get really really hungry but can't seem to keep down the Protein shakes. I have been eating the slim fast. Anyone have other ideas for me? Mostly, i just drink tea, broth and Water.

When the fills start, does the hunger subside?:help:

FullofGRACE · December 13, 2006

Check with your doctor...I was having horrible hunger pains four days post op through six and I got put on mashed potatoes that ended that problem...it's worth asking.

juliegeraci · December 13, 2006

Hi Shalina, liquid passes really quickly through the band so if you feel the need to eat every 15 minutes you will be okay. The band will not stretch if the liquids are through it. I would take it easy and just continue to do what you are doing. Good luck.