Day 4: I think I'm losing it!

[UltraGeek 0]

My hunger started coming back last night and today it is here with a vengence. I am on liquids until 1/4/08 and I don't know if I could last. My stomach gurgling and gas seems to be a 100% improvement from yestarday.

So far I have been eating SF Jello, Protein Shakes and Water. I wish I could be on mushies!

Any advice?

-UG

[sewenup1 0]

My hunger started coming back last night and today it is here with a vengence. I am on liquids until 1/4/08 and I don't know if I could last. My stomach gurgling and gas seems to be a 100% improvement from yestarday.

So far I have been eating SF Jello, Protein shakes and Water. I wish I could be on mushies!

Any advice?

-UG

Are you on full liquids? If so try some drinking yoghurt or Tomato Soup made on milk - should help you feel fuller and also increase your Protein intake.

Danna

[destiny79 0]

man that's a long time to be on all liqids I had only 1 week on liquids second week soft soilds week three regular food , I say try some tuna in the second week just a tablespoon something that will stick to u and not hurt

[UltraGeek 0]

Are you on full liquids? If so try some drinking yoghurt or Tomato Soup made on milk - should help you feel fuller and also increase your Protein intake.

Danna

I am on full protein-based liquids. Soup, broth, SF Jello, shakes, etc.

-UG

[mr.james 0]

so what is a good filling Protein ,

been using slim fast optin .

getting ready for band 26th

right now shakes not working that great .

[mr.james 0]

stomach srinking but always have hunger ?

stomach making noise is it that hard after banding ?

[~Sheila~ 0]

UG, Im on liquid's for 4 weeks. My dr says if you feel hungry, drink some warm broth or warm tea..

Good luck..this is hard, i know.

[C.N. 0]

UG you can do this. It will get easier day by day. Think of your band - it can't handle anything but the liquids.

I would be making sure I was getting 50-60 g of Protein everyday. Isopure found at Vitamin Center and elsewhere contains 40 g/160 cal. I pour it over ice to dilute it a bit.

The only flavor I am familiar with is the blue raspberry. It is good.

I agree with the warm drink - tea is so good and calming.

Good luck.

C.N.

[HeavyHeartland 0]

Don't forget about sugar-free popcicles. Although they count as a liquid, that chewing sensation can really help you get full. My doctor said I could have as many as I wanted and I helped myself to them. They are cheap at Wal-Mart.

[losingjusme 12]

man that's a long time to be on all liqids I had only 1 week on liquids second week soft soilds week three regular food , I say try some tuna in the second week just a tablespoon something that will stick to u and not hurt

if someone is on liquids, i dont think it is a great idea to advise them to have tuna, even if you could.

every doctor is different.

Ultrageek - i know it's gotta be tough, but you can do it. anchor that band in place and heal properly. try upping your Protein and maybe a tad additional fat to keep you fuller longer.

good luck, you can do it!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

man that's a long time to be on all liqids I had only 1 week on liquids second week soft soilds week three regular food , I say try some tuna in the second week just a tablespoon something that will stick to u and not hurt

Tuna is not a liquid.

[destiny79 0]

I seriously doubt that a tablespoon of tuna in the second or third week will kill someone or harm there lapband process. I do understand every Dr. is different, and that makes it all another reason why I know it want hurt I was on soft soilds after 7 days my coworker after 5 days. Like I said in my post earlier Dr. are concern that people will over eat in the early stages and that's why they require liquid diets for different length on times (pre Dr. Marsden) I am not DUMB I know tuna is not a liquid

DAM!!!

[losingjusme 12]

well damn, i have Marsden too and i seriously doubt he'd agree with one of his patients advising someone else that a little tuna wouldnt do harm. unless i missed the MD after your name?

[UltraGeek 0]

I have been eating Cream of Mushroom Soup. My Dr said to mix it with some non-fat milk to make it a little watery than normal. He also said I can have juice - just to becareful of all the additional sugar added. So I had a Protein shake (Naked Juice).

-UG

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I seriously doubt that a tablespoon of tuna in the second or third week will kill someone or harm there lapband process.

This person had surgery five days ago.