Help... feeling hungry...Unable to eat anything

Hi all. I am 4 weeks out and feel hungry all the time but yet am unable to eat anything. I also am scared to eat from how it feels after wards. i always feel bloated as if I Since i am back at work does anyone have any ideas on what i can eat that is quick.

~~~Marah~~~ Hello, first tell us what you have tried to eat? Sometimes it is purely behavioral changes we can make to help ourselves, but sometimes it is mechanical. At 4 weeks many are eating ~ 2Tablespoons of soft foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta, jello, NSA applesauce (*don't make that a meal no protein but an option), oatmeal, instant mashed taters w/ protein powder, tofu, string cheese stick (1/2 or whole thing if able)...laughing cow cheese wedge, tuna or shrimp or imitation crab or chicken ground up in minichopper w/ mayo for moisture, some put a few tsp on a wheat thin or 3. NOTHING should be eaten FAST, that may be the isue, that 2 T should last 15 minutes! Sit, chew, wait in between, that helps A lot of people! in a month or so people advance to small amounts of real food keeping away from sugar, fats, fried things... here is a link for some ideas, http://www.sabariatric.com/diet.php (*LOOK AT THE LINKS ON RIGHT FOR PostOp Diets - Gastric Bypass Diet - Adjustable Band Diet - Diet Rules for Recovery - Diet Rules for Life - Keys to Success many say mushy can go on a crunchy (tuna on a cracker so to speak!) or peanutbutter on a cracker. IF pouchie is angry or upset, return to warm fluids for a meal up to a day, a angry pouch stays that way for a while so soothe it! Swelling and healing is still preent in your new tummy, think of self a a newborn baby, on fluids then softs etc. Some people even use babyfood (eww) but an option! DO you do protein shakes? A great option to get the needed protein in for healing and is a fluid so shouldnt hurt! ______________________ I like PVL whey gourmet flavors the best, White chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, caramel dip, milk chocolate, PB chocolate, blueberry, orange cremescicle....This is where I order it online: (2# tub $21.95) http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/buy/pvl/whey_gourmet Most 120 cal 23g protein a scoop 2.6 g carbs 2 g fat.... 15 Flavors to choose from and more to come! NEW Arctic Cappuccino Frappe, NEW Creamy Dreamy Milk Chocolate, NEW Radical Raspberry Smoothie, Piña Colada Breeze, Creamy Orangesicle Swirl, Creamy Caramel Dip, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Mocha Java Madness, Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate, Strawberry Banana Smoothy, Blueberry Burst, Chocolate Chip Mint Extreme, Vanilla Ice Cream Royale, Silky Smooth White Chocolate, Rootbeer Float, Cookies & Crème Supreme. SAMPLES AT: (beth's is only site I have seen pvl samples) www.bethsproteinboutique.com $1.99/ea. www.a1nutrition.com has 2# 21.99 Other good brands are Champion Pure Whey choc or banana www.vitalady.com www.bariatriceating.com www.wlssupplies.com or www.enjoyhealth.com all have samples! The syntrax nectars are good also! Manhy like abrada ProV60 or the IDS line (cinn/nilla is good) No drinking 30 min pre or post eating either otherwise no room for food. Look at pouch rules if you havent read em! http://www.waynesmith.net/lapband/faq/pouch_management.htm Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"