clear liquid diet

[alma]

My first band surgery was Nov 2006, I had may problems for two years. My surgeon never addressed the issue but since I changed dr's I have had a hiatial hernia repair and some called a nessen something or the other as well as new band on may 8th. Its May 13th and I feel so tired and achy. I go thru stages where I feel like I want to throw up but then I feel like a hunger senseation a few minutes afterwards. Once I drink broth my stomach settles and then a few minutes later that feeling of being hungry turns to me wanting to throw up everything. Could it be that I need my protein shakes instead of clear fluids?

The last surgery I dont remember being this hungry in the early stages but I wonder if maybe my stomach just needs a little protein to hold of the hunger. Any ideas out there? I am so frustrated because I have started from square one all over again.

[arianna]

My first band surgery was Nov 2006, I had may problems for two years. My surgeon never addressed the issue but since I changed dr's I have had a hiatial hernia repair and some called a nessen something or the other as well as new band on may 8th. Its May 13th and I feel so tired and achy. I go thru stages where I feel like I want to throw up but then I feel like a hunger senseation a few minutes afterwards. Once I drink broth my stomach settles and then a few minutes later that feeling of being hungry turns to me wanting to throw up everything. Could it be that I need my protein shakes instead of clear fluids?

The last surgery I dont remember being this hungry in the early stages but I wonder if maybe my stomach just needs a little protein to hold of the hunger. Any ideas out there? I am so frustrated because I have started from square one all over again.

Hi Alma,

When I got banded,I was instructed to have clear liquids for the first week or so and then move on to creamy or pureed soups. If you're past that stage, then try drinking protein shakes or make a soup and puree it. You still need to sip everything very slowly. Sometimes eating or drinking too quickly can cause that feeling. As far as feeling hungry, is it from your stomach or you feel you're hungry. I ask because I used to get so hungry when I'd see normal food or would be around food. That's your brain sending signals that there's food around and you should eat. We have receptors that are responsbile for telling us when we're hungry or full. Many times they are programmed (because of our habits) to send a signal at the sight or smell of certain foods. Trust me this all been so tough for me because I'll feel so hungry but then I can't eat much. So I think alot of is mental. Anyway, try eating the creamier soups like cream of chicken and see if that helps. Keep us posted.

Arianna

[alma]

Arianna,

Thank you for the info, I think I agree with the fact that its my mind playing tricks on me. I have kinda calmed down a little but still have those moments that i feel I cant control my self.

do you know if baby food falls in the same category as the creameir soups? Let me know.

Hi Alma,

When I got banded,I was instructed to have clear liquids for the first week or so and then move on to creamy or pureed soups. If you're past that stage, then try drinking protein shakes or make a soup and puree it. You still need to sip everything very slowly. Sometimes eating or drinking too quickly can cause that feeling. As far as feeling hungry, is it from your stomach or you feel you're hungry. I ask because I used to get so hungry when I'd see normal food or would be around food. That's your brain sending signals that there's food around and you should eat. We have receptors that are responsbile for telling us when we're hungry or full. Many times they are programmed (because of our habits) to send a signal at the sight or smell of certain foods. Trust me this all been so tough for me because I'll feel so hungry but then I can't eat much. So I think alot of is mental. Anyway, try eating the creamier soups like cream of chicken and see if that helps. Keep us posted.

Arianna