2 weeks post-op and hungry

[miss_trish 0]

I had my surgery on 10/10/07. I'm finding that I'm starting to get really hungry, is this normal? I'm eating smaller meals but get hungry in between meals. Doc said to only have 3 small meals a day, no snacking, and so far I have done that but it's getting harder and harder to do. I have noticed that the last few days I have been eating a little more than I think I should be (it's that time of the month). Also, I weighed this morning and gained one of the pounds back that I lost Any tips? I'm not scheduled to go back to the doctor until 11/15/07 and that's just for a checkup, not a fill. :help:

[losingjusme 12]

completely normal - search for "Bandster Hell" in here.

[kagoscuba 0]

Force yourself to weigh yourself only once a week. That may help some. Don't obsess over the scale. If hungry, pop in a Viactiv Calcium chew. It works for me. If not, then I go to stage two...a cup of coffee...if it's DEFCON 4 hunger, then I eat a Muscle Milk pudding.< /p>

[alwayscurious 0]

Losingjusme . . .people were looking for you. See looking for losingjusme thread.

[losingjusme 12]

always - yeah, that was a couple of weeks ago ... i'm back now

[crazy4jags 0]

I am experiencing the same thing. I was banded on 10/11 and scale says I have gained back 2 lbs. I eat small meals but get hungry between. My doctor has me on low carbs and finding in between Snacks is hard. I get my first fill on 11/9 (can't wait).

[TulipStar 2]

I had the same problem. As they say on this board "welcome to bandster hell". The only thing that I can say is that you have to use a little (ok, a lot) willpower. Also, try to load up on Protein first and avoid bad carbs (white stuff) this will help control your hunger.

[nina874 48]

I am with you , dont have any helpful hints ( approaching eat my own feet hunger) Just wanted you to know that you are not alone and it must be normal!

Nina x

[DonHoll1 0]

You do not have a fill yet. That is why you are hungry. Eat sf popsicles. They help and they take a while to eat. It will get better. Donna

[ImaKaren4U 0]

I was banded on 10/8 and have experienced the same hunger but my doctor requires 4 post-op weeks of liquids. I am drinking (per their recommendation) 3-4 ounces of Protein every hour and then having SF Popsicles, broth, or cream Soup to help. (I actually have 5-7 ounces of cream soup for dinner every night - that is kind of my one meal a day) Drinking every hour is a little annoying but it stops my stomach from trying to eat my backbone. I have lost 11 pounds since 10/8, lots of will power. I know this may not work for everyone but it works well for me.

I have been drinking "50 Grand Slam" from GNC store as my protein - 50 grams per can of protein and the banana Creme and Cookies & Creme are sustaining me - they are by far the best for my taste buds!