I'm STARVING!

[KellPlatts 1]

Hi there everyone!

Sx was LAST Thursday (13th), and Im STARVING!

Three shakes a day, no problem, chewable multi-Vitamins, no problem 6-8 cups of H20 a day, no problem. Day 4 I even had severe stomach cramps because I was so hungry. Any advice ? I even beefed up how many ounces I have with my shakes and tried making it thicker than I did on day 2 or 3. Still, starving. I see the Dr the day after tomorrow, and Im just trying to live through the next 48 hrs with out eating my husband or my dogs LOL.

Thanks so much! Looking forward to giving advice to those who need it and getting the support from fellow Banders!

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

I drank beef and chicken broth.... Hot and savory, plus it was another temporary hold. Also SF Popsicles. You can do this!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Kell, same here. I was banded on the 13th too, healing fine, and getting hungry. Six weeks full liquids now. My NUT called today so I asked her how to make this doable. She said my surgeon likes a big weight loss during these six weeks so basically, tough it out. I can have Soups, so before I left work I drank an Ensure Clear for Protein, and when I got home, I walked the treadmill and then modified my own Soup. I used organic black bean soup in the blender with about a handful of frozen peas. Heated it up and it was heavenly. Just that extra thickening from the pureed peas is satisfying me now. I have a feeling that my blender will be my friend for the near future. Oh, today I realized that even the pudding and yogurt I was eating wasn't getting a chance to satisfy me because I've been sipping Water nonstop all day. Back to no liquids after eating for half an hour, even if eating is also a liquid. Seems obvious now, but I didn't notice it was flushing those foods through faster. So when I waited after pudding today to drink water, I stayed satisfied longer. Hope this helps.

[lapper32014 42]

My doctor requires 1 week of clear liquid. 2-3 full 3-6 puree and after 1st fill in 6wks I can do soft. My week will be up Thursday after my Dr appt. I can't wait to add some variety. I'm going to plan me a menu weekly and place on fridge so I can keep my self accountable. I love cream of wheat so I will take that for Breakfast, Soup for lunch and yogurts for dinner. I'm ready.

[kmb67 14]

I'm able to do full liquids for the first 2 weeks. I've been eating Progresso Light Soups, I blend them and then cook a cup, they are very filling and delicious too. They are usually very chunky so I've been putting them in the Nutribullet and they are hitting the spot. I'm also able to eat Greek yogurt with no chunks, and so far haven't had any issues with anything going down. I'm one week out today!

[kll724 3,055]

I ate hot and sour Soup without the little stuff they have in it. It is wonderful as a change up! You can do it, it is only a short time! Best wishes! Karen