I am hungry!

16 days post op and HUNGRY! Was told to go ahead and eat but "be careful" until the first 6 wk fill!!! Scared that I can revert to my old (same?) self since it has not been too long since the surgery??!! Help - Help - Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stacey here is a Support Group in Pinellas County but also the Surrounding Tampa Bay area who can & will help you. You will need to join the group first to ask questions http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/floridabandsters/ They'll soon be having a "Bandster Bash" sponsored by Dr.Grossbard, a 4 year Lap Bander himself.

congrats on your surgery? can you drink more water?

I had my surgery oct third. I am hungry also. In fact last night i wanted to eat iwas fighting myself between eating or not eating. I kept telling myself this is JUST a tool. It is not a cure and I have to change my habits or i will not be successful. I gave into the hunger and i ate two tsp of cottage cheese and a piece of cheese. Not happy i did this but before surgery it would of been alot more food than that. But, i do still have to fight the battle of wanting to eat late at night or snacking in between meals. I know i have to win the battle or not be successful. Good luck to you.

Michele- How can you beat yourself up over two teaspoons of cottage cheese? It is a protein rich food -- which is something you need. Red

Michele took the words right out of my mouth. I keep a teaspoon of cottage cheese next to my bed. The PA that works with my surgeon suggested that one. When I wake up in the middle of the night I will drink alot of water, wait 15 minutes then eat my little bit. It gives me energy and helps me through the night. Brian from California