Question:
Need some suggestions!

Help! I am 8 days out from Lapband surgery and I am starving. I have about 80 grams of protein a day, bouillon, yogurt, sf pudding, but still am hungry, any suggestions, please!    — jhetrick (posted on October 29, 2008)

October 29, 2008
My surgery is scheduled for the 12th and I am not enjoying this diet either. Let me know if you find any suggestions!
   — BJWood

October 29, 2008
I am two weeks out from having my surgery and my doc just switched me over to puree foods, I hope its better then the liquid, nothing filled me. I hope there is a solution to this problem. I asked the doc if I could take in more and he said no..
   — val915

October 29, 2008
Remember that you have no restriction yet and apparently your swelling went down quickly. You need to keep drinking lots and lots of water to keep yourself feeling somewhat satisfied. Keep in mind that if you decide to break the rules and eat because you feel hungry, you might make your band slip and that is a major problem. So, keep busy, sip, sip, sip and keep your eye on the prize at the end of this experience. Dawna
   — ptdawn

October 29, 2008
Hey there, I'm in my 3rd year post op LapBand and remember it very well. I did a total of 9 days of clear liquids between pre and post op and had massive diarrhea the entire time. I was so weak and tired and even wrote in my journal "what have I done?" "I paid cash for someone to make me feel this bad?" Then the soft foods began and life became much better... scrambled eggs, cottage cheese and the like. I think it was day 9. When can you begin having some soft foods? Should be pretty soon and trust me, you'll feel better. Then, when you can move on to solids and actually get some satiety.. you'll be thrilled. Hang in there, your broth days will soon be over... we're here and we have felt your pain. Dawn V.
   — DawnVic

October 29, 2008
I lived on sugar free Popsicles and sugar free jello. You are very close to soft foods and when those are introduced, you will be filled up more than you are now. I remember that it was like eating chocolate cake when I got some cottage cheese and soup. LOL hang in there!! Susan G.
   — susangielda06

October 30, 2008
I found that sipping the water and whenever I was hungry I got up and started moving, walking down to the corner and back, just staying busy. I knew I had taken in what I needed and the hunger was not relevant. I have found that physical activity will actually make the hunger subside. Hope this helps.
   — cydthekid50