Newbie to board and WLS

Hi all! My name is Terri and I just recently had Lap-band surgery on the 15th. I'm almost a week post-op and feel fantastic! My mouth is still telling me I want food, but my stomach is on a totally different page. I'm looking for some emotional support to get me through. Any and all replies would be appreciated! Thanks!

Welcome to you Terri! If you are looking for support, you've come to the right place. I'm still pre-op so I can't relate the the head hunger thing after surgery...but I'm sure I will. Just wanted to welcome you! Rachel

Hi Terri and welcome!! I had my surgery on the 1st and it was open. YES, I crave olives, hot dogs, lunchmeat, etc. I have "smooshed" some olives up and eaten them (no problem by the way). When it gets bad I head to freezer and snatch a popsicle or two. I call the craving "chub-shock" lol I have faith that it will go away but if I do take a bite of something I shouldn't really have, I chew it about 40 times and really relish the taste of it that way my mind is pretty satisfied too! -Sandra

Hi and welcome! I'm 9 days post-op and I've found my appetite. It really scared me at first--- for some reason I thought after surgery I just wouldn't feel hungry. But I do, and I do crave things. However, because I know how important it is for me to get my nutrition, whenever I feel hungry I grab a protein shake, and then I feel really full so my cravings are gone. 3 more weeks until I can go to the pureed diet. Its liquids until then, but surprisingly not as difficult as one might think. I had an RNY, and the little pouch sure does help! Hang in there!

Thanks to everyone! I am on liquids for a few more weeks, so I'll just have to put mind over matter~ You are all awesome for responding!