Question:
1 week post op liquids not full filling what to do?

   — babygirl1 (posted on September 3, 2008)

September 3, 2008
Hi Donna, You dont mention the type of WLS. Have you tried Popsicles, fudgesicles? We need more info..did your Dr. give you a diet to follow?
   — tootsie52

September 3, 2008
"Eat" more liquids... unfortunately, liquids are liquids so they slide right through you. I don't think is any good answer for you other than hang in there because once you move on to real food, you will find it much different. So hang in there!!!
   — mrsidknee

September 3, 2008
Hi Donna - congratulations on your surgery! Now the real work begins...I'm also 1 week postop (8/26) with the Realize Band. Although there are days when I'm truly hungry I've also begun to realize there are times it's head hunger - including some really stressful things I've had happen this week. Julie & Sid have some great advice - SF Jello and Popsicles have saved me on more than one occasion. I also have to make a conscious effort to make sure I drink enough water; I have kidney stones and always thought I was drinking at least 2-3 liters a day, but now realize I'm not (which is probably why I was hospitalized in April with another bout!). So when even these snacks don't work I go for a 10-12 oz. glass of water. I don't know about you but I'm really sick of sweet things (I was on this diet 2 weeks preop also), and am really looking forward to starting the next phase today. For variety, don't forget low-sodium broths, decaf herbal teas, and flavored waters. Good luck! By the way - what kind of surgery did you have - it doesn't say on your profile.
   — obeseforever

September 3, 2008
I just looked at your profile to see what surgery you had...You didn't mention it...So I looked at your DOC...an OMIGOD! What a cutie patootie! LOL Just thought I'd say so...I have no ideas since I didn't have lapband (WHOLE different ball of yarn there)...Sorry, but I'd be willing to see your doc anytime! LOL
   — .Anita R.

September 4, 2008
Hey Donna, I am just over one week post op from lap band also. It is normal to not feel full right now. When you can have creamy soups, it helps. Unfortunatly, you just have to bear it. You can do it. Dont give up. Oh...and by the way your Doctor is a hottie. LOL! I had to look at his pic after I seen someone elses comment. Hang in there girl. Message me if you wanna talk. We are about in the same place with our surgery dates
   — trbccowan

September 4, 2008
I had VSG and the first week after surgery I definitely felt hungry. Whether is was real hunger or head hunger I didn't know but it's the same thing when you're experiencing it! Ha! I was thinking, Great! I'll be the first person to have VSG and still be hungry. But I can tell you that the 2nd week was much, much easier! Just keep pushing fluids and have some sf popsicles. At least then you're chewing something. Hang in there! Your body needs time to heal. Once you start mushies, you'll get that full feeling again and FAST! It was until I started mushies that I realized I had actually had surgery! Good luck!
   — GlitterGal

September 4, 2008
I found that warming v-8 juice with a lil garlic and blk pepper made it feel like real food. I ate it with a spoon...like soup. Also I did the same with swansons chicken broth. Good luck and congrats!! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

September 5, 2008
I too am one week out from RNY and still on liquids, but my doc's instructions indicate I can have mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, grits, oatmeal, cream of wheat, blenderized soups..believe it or not these things are filling..call your nurse and ask....Remember, there are NO STUPID QUESTIONS!!! Good Luck!
   — Stephanie H.