Hungry: two weeks post op

[Jimipotpie 10]

I had my band placement surgery on Monday 9/30, two weeks ago tomorrow. I am on liquid diet of Protein shakes, Protein Shots, puréed low fat Soups, low sodium V8 juice and lots of Water. The most substantial foods I am currently eating are cottage cheese and cream of wheat. I have two more weeks of this diet. It it difficult for me I am craving other good foods all the time and try to stave off the cravings with sugar free Jello, sf pudding and/ or sf Popsicles or any of the foods listed above. I have lost almost 30 lbs since starting my pre surgery diet and about 20 lbs since surgery. I love that part of it and I can have very strong will power to see the liquid diet through for two more weeks, then in a month I go for my first band fill.

What I hope to get an idea of from all of you in this forum, that have already provided so much information to me in this process, is what to expect with my hunger levels after I get my band filled? Will I be full and still crave food? At what point does the brain catch up with the band and stop filling me with hunger anxiety?

Oh yeah I also need to mention that I am an Executive Chef at a private club with casual and fine dining cuisine. That really does not help with my food anxiety either.

[Veronica68 81]

It is perfectly normal to be hungry at the stage you are at. Your tool is not in effect yet. Seems like a lot of people say the 3rd fill did it. I felt some restriction after the third fill. Congrats on your surgery. Hang in there with the restricted diet- you can do it! Congrats on your weight loss as well. Keep up the good work!

[Razzle 5]

Hi Jimipotpie I was banded same day and I'm on solids now... The liquid diet done me in. Start with scrambled egg and mash potatoe etc. I'm on 4lbs lost post op and 13lb pre op. well done u! I think I'm running before I can walk so u have inspired me to go back to basics... I need these fills to kick start me. How u feeling physically I struggled first 2 weeks ... Mentally I'm a Rollercoaster ... And I'm constantly scared of band slippage or port flippage - good luck !

[StephanieLane 0]

Hey Newbie,

Glad to see you post as I am feeling the same. I had surgery 9-25-13 and feel the same about the diet/food. I actually stay nausea almost all the time so I have my first post op appointmen 10-15 so I hope the doctor can help with that. Good Luck!!!

[Jimipotpie 10]

It is perfectly normal to be hungry at the stage you are at. Your tool is not in effect yet. Seems like a lot of people say the 3rd fill did it. I felt some restriction after the third fill. Congrats on your surgery. Hang in there with the restricted diet- you can do it! Congrats on your weight loss as well. Keep up the good work!

thanks Veronica for your input and kind encouraging words.

[Jimipotpie 10]

Hi Jimipotpie I was banded same day and I'm on solids now... The liquid diet done me in. Start with scrambled egg and mash potatoe etc. I'm on 4lbs lost post op and 13lb pre op. well done u! I think I'm running before I can walk so u have inspired me to go back to basics... I need these fills to kick start me. How u feeling physically I struggled first 2 weeks ... Mentally I'm a Rollercoaster ... And I'm constantly scared of band slippage or port flippage - good luck !

Wow Razzle! I have had the same type of fears about band slipping and such but physically I have had no problems. In fact my surgery was on Monday and I went back to work on Wednesday. For that very fear of band slipping and port flipping I am following the recommended diet to the tee. After re-reading my post I want to clarify just in case is was unclear. I have lost 30 lbs total since starting pre-surgery diet and 20 of it I've lost since the actual surgery. My port incision is still kinda tender and sore how have your wounds healed so far?

Good luck to you as well!

[Jimipotpie 10]

Hey Newbie' date=' Glad to see you post as I am feeling the same. I had surgery 9-25-13 and feel the same about the diet/food. I actually stay nausea almost all the time so I have my first post op appointmen 10-15 so I hope the doctor can help with that. Good Luck!!![/quote']

So sorry to hear of your nausea, hope your doc can make that go away for you. I'm glad we could commiserate over the liquid diet together. One thing I discovered that I shake it up a little with is blending cottage cheese with seasoning salt, black pepper and dry dill to taste. Not bad for a change. Good luck to you!

[Razzle 5]

Yeah same here... My scars are healing really well but tender to touch etc... My port area is the most tender. I took 3 weeks off work for physical and mental preparation before going back ... All I do is think of food. I paid a lot of money and even this is a struggle. I'm just waiting for the fill now ... 1st one on the 31st oct. I don't think my obsession for food will go just the ability to consume lots might. Keep me posted its nice to see another person banded on same day. And for our fears I think being overweight is a fear in its self so we just got to hope and get on withit as far as slippage etc.

[Kathytej 134]

i been feeling so good since my surgery on 9/25...but i have to admit ...liquids are not enough anymore, I AM HUNGRY TOO, i have two more days... On wednesday is the end of my liquid diet, so I am going to have the most wonderful 4 ounces of Breakfast I deserve for being so good, without cheating after being cooking for my family all this days, sorry I needed to vent. Didn't sleep at all last night!

[Jimipotpie 10]

i been feeling so good since my surgery on 9/25...but i have to admit ...liquids are not enough anymore' date=' I AM HUNGRY TOO, i have two more days... On wednesday is the end of my liquid diet, so I am going to have the most wonderful 4 ounces of breakfast I deserve for being so good, without cheating after being cooking for my family all this days, sorry I needed to vent. Didn't sleep at all last night![/quote']

You are almost there. Way to stick with it! You can count down the hours to that breakfast. Good luck.

[Kathytej 134]

Yeahhhh.. I spoke to my surgeon today and guess what? I am starting solids tomorrow. Looking for a good recipe for my special scramble egg, is only 4 oz so, i have to make the best out of it! Wait a minute , what should I be cooking for lunch? Exciteddddddddd!

[Razzle 5]

Kathytej ... Some ideas for lunch... Mashed potatoe, mashed broccoli. Fish in parsley sauce, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese no bread or crackers. No salad yet,

[hiddnstar 167]

Yeahhhh.. I spoke to my surgeon today and guess what? I am starting solids tomorrow. Looking for a good recipe for my special scramble egg, is only 4 oz so, i have to make the best out of it! Wait a minute , what should I be cooking for lunch? Exciteddddddddd!

It's yam season!!!!

[mwsing 6]

I got banded 10/9 and I'm hongry!!!!! Also seeing my doc tomorrow because my port is red and swollen !

[Kathytej 134]

So, I had my first solid meal, i am stuffed... Still in the lets wait how My body feels stage!