Just been banded 6/9/08

[Lizzard 0]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I was banded 3 days ago. I am having trouble drinking my Protein Shakes. I am not hungry which is making it hard to get them down. But I have been drinking a lot of Water. I am not sure if I am suppose to "not feel" hungry, I haven't had solid food since the Saturday before my surgery. Ugh.

[benny 0]

I am new to this myself. I was banded a week ago today. I am having difficulty determining if I am hungry or if I am drinking to much liquid. I was told to sip the Protein Drink and Water very slowly. It should take up to an hour to finish the Protein drink and you shouldn't drink water a 1/2 before or 1/2 after finishing the protein drink. I may be drinking to much water. I sometimes feel nauseous at times and according to the literature I received from my surgeon, it may be a sign that I drank to much water. I think that it's normal in the beginning to work you way up the recommended amount Protein Shakes your surgeon recommends. For instance, my goal is to drink five per. I was told not to force it but works towards that goal. I hope this helps.

[Lizzard 0]

Thanks Benny, I feel nauseous too ....it is probably the Water. I'm gonna do as you suggested and not drink the water before and after my Protein drink, thanks for the help.

[Brandy~ 2]

Hi and Welcome!

I never felt hungry until about 3-4 weeks after surgey. The ones that dont feel hunger are probably the lucky ones.

I had a hard time getting in all the Protein too. Do not panick this is just for a short time. I talked to my doctor and he told me to do the best that I can to get it down and I did. I turned out ok :tongue2:

just sip sip sip :smile:

[benny 0]

My problem is not being able to distinguish full from hungry. I hope that it becomes more evident as things move along for. I love Water and I used to drink quite a bit before surgery so it's hard to cut back. Thanks for your reply. As you said I will continue to sip, sip, sip.

[Insky67 2]

My doc never mentioned having Protein Shakes after surgery. All I have been told to do is be on full liquids now for two weeks. Most of the time I am not hungry at all but every now and then I get hungry and I just have something liquid. broth, soy milk, juice, pudding, apple sauce...yep they are allowed. She said as long as it isn't thicker than pudding.

I did try to have a Protein Shake today and didn't even get half way thru it. I was also told to try and get a GALLON of liquids a day, I know i am not getting close to that.

[Lizzard 0]

Thanks, I've taken your advice today and been sipping all day, but I feel like I have an upset stomach and gassy! ugh hope tomorrow will be better

[Insky67 2]

For some reason I have had quite a bit of pain and discomfort myself. I have hardly had anything all day but when I do drink something other than Water it hurts a lot...

[sailingirl 0]

I've been having pain in my chest everyday since my surgery (6/6). It happens about 20 minutes after I finish eating. This bout that I going through right now has been hurting for the last 5 hours. I'm calling the doctor tomorrow. This can't be normal.