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Same thing happend to me, but during the pre-op phase. I started mixing mine with Lactaid skim milk, I am not lactose intollerant but since switching, I haven't had the gas issues. Could be worth a try!

Hi Cookie Baby. Yes, that exact thing happend to me. I had lost 7.5 lbs on the liquid sage post op, I was then moved to mushies and when I went to the Dr. a week later I had gained 2lbs! I just didn't get it when I was eating next to nothing, how could it be? Some replies to my thread said that perhaps I was not eating enough calories. I'm doing okay now, eating regular foods and not needing a fill yet? I am loosing, slowly but I wont know offically until I go back to the Dr. next month. I know how you feel I was pretty low after that 2 lb gain, I was trying so hard to follow all the rules to the T! Things will get better! Our bodies are adjusting!

Hi Jeanne! The exact thing happend to me! At my first post surgial appt, I had lost 7 and 1/2 lbs. Was started on soft/mushy went back after another week and had gained 2 lbs! I couldn't understand how that could happen when I was eating next to nothing ( I had posted a question about it last week if you want to check it out.) It was suggested that I wasn't getting enough calories. I'm now on solids and go back to the dr next week. Guess I'll see what happens! Good luck to you!

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I just can't tell you how dissappointed I was/am after today's appointment. I'll keep watch on the calories, I wasn't told to do that or stay within any range, just portion size and protein first, veggies then if i have room I can have the starch. Thanks again everyone.

Cleo's - sorry i may have not made it clear, I was on full liquids for a week, and started soft mushy foods on the 21st of Jan.

Okay, I just returned home from my 2nd post op appt. ( banded Jan 12th) and I gained 2 lbs! How can this be when I'm eating next to nothing! My Dr. has his pt's on full liquids day 2 after surgery and then soft/mushy foods for the week after that. So last Wednesday I started mushy foods. I have a protein drink for breakfast, a 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of either tuna salad, chicken salad, or egg salad for lunch that I make with low fat hellmans mayo a little salt and pepper and a sprinkle of onion powder. I'd eat that around 12 or 12:30 and not be hungry until around 6pm. Then i'd have either another 1/2 c to 3/4 cup of cottage cheese w/ blended peaches or one of the salads I pre-made for my lunch at work. I have yet to eat a snack! I'm walking on the treadmill or riding my bike for at least 30 mins a day! At my appt. today I am to move to regular solid foods. I'm so worried I'm going to gain at this stage too! The PA told me that it is expected in the mushy stage as most mushy foods are higher in calories, but seriously! What am I doing wrong??! :cursing: I am so bummed! Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

I didn't tell any of my co-workers, or any of my extended family. I just took a week vacation. Some asked how my vacation went and if I did anything etc. The weather here was awful the week of my vacation so I just said with the weather, I stayed home and caught up on a few things. No one really questioned me about it. It's a personal decision. Do whatever you feel comfortable with.

Hi Aries - Yes, my Dr, has me on full liquids, I go for my first post-op appt this coming Wednesday. I will then go on soft/mushies for a week, then regular food. I was surprised too, I thought I be on clear liquids for a week then full liquids, puree, soft, then regular. I must say at this point, I'm glad l will be eating something soon, even if it is a "mushy"! :wink2: Take Care!

Thanks for the reply girls, I'll take all the advise I can get! Thanks again for the replies!

Hello Everyone! I'm so happy! I finally have my band! I had my surgery this past Monday. I'm a little sore in the the belly area but all is going well so far. I'm trying to get all my fluids in and my 3 8oz. liquid meals in. Does anyone have any suggestions on quick and tasty liquid meals? I'm on full liquids and have had protein drinks and blended soups, I don't know what to try beyond that, its kinda hard thinking of different ways to get in my protein. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Best of luck to you! Hope all goes well. Hope to be where you are soon. Jan.12 is my date. Let me know how it goes. Congrats!

Congratulation, Stephanie! My date is January 12th. Like you I'm super excited that I'll finally have it done, but nervous too. Best of luck to you!

Way to go! Congrats!