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Hi, Good to see more people from SI on this site. How are you doing post op? Good I hope! I was banded in Nov. 08, so if you have any question, just ask. Talk to you later, Barb

I think this is a subject that every bander ask's, I known I have! I known that I can eat more for dinner than I do for my other meals. I thought that I was doing something wrong, when I am not. Breakfast has only been lasting me 3 hours, were lunch and dinner last 4 to 5 hours. But known that I have read this thread, I do not feel as confused as I did. I want to thank everyone that replyed to this post it was very helpfull. :tt2: Barb

This was posted by another bander. I found it helped me when I was post op. I hope it helps you! Barb Here are the lists that my nutritionist gave to me for the different stages of eating after having surgery. The moderator may want to make this thread a sticky for those who don't get defined lists, as I've noticed a lot of questions about this topic in the past. *STAGE 1 - liquids START: When you return home from your surgery DURATION: For 2 weeks post surgery, or until your next dietitian appointment. DIET: Clear and full liquids GOAL: Aim for at least 64 ounces of Fluid for the day by continuous sipping. LIQUIDS RECOMMENDED: Water 100% fruit juice (No sugar added) Bouillon Strained soups or broths Skim or 1% milk Soy milk Milk shakes - thinned Gatorade or equivalent sports drink Yogurt smoothie drinks - not including homemade Crystal Light sugar free beverages Herbal or decaffeinated tea or coffee Popsicles (Pedialyte) LIQUIDS TO AVOID: Citrus juices (orange, grapefruit, pineapple) Acidic liquids (tomato juice, tomato soup, buttermilk) Caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea) Carbonated beverages (any soda pop, seltzer, or tonic water) Homemade fruit or yogurt smoothies Anything that seems liquid but is not (Jello, yogurt, pudding, ice cream) *Do pour test* *STAGE 2 - MUSHIES START: 2 weeks post surgery DURATION: Up to 2 weeks post liquid stage DIET: Soft food GOAL: Aim for a meal capacity of about 1 cup (8 ounces) for 3 meals per day. Aim for fluid intake of 48-64 ounces per day. FOODS RECOMMENDED: Milk (skim or 1% only) Cottage cheese eggs (poached, scrambled or soft boiled) Blended cream soups Yogurt Low Fat Cheese - unmelted Peanut Butter Tofu (silken only) Pudding Applesauce or other fruit sauces Canned fruits Mashed potatoes Cream of Wheat or oatmeal (diluted with milk) *STAGE 3 - SEMI SOLIDS START: 4 weeks post surgery DURATION: 2 weeks post mushies stage DIET: Semi-solid food GOAL: Aim for a meal capacity of about 1 cup (8 ounces) for 3 meals per day. Aim for fluid intake of 48-64 ounces per day. FOOD RECOMMENDED: Deli cuts of meat Canned flake meats such as tuna or chicken Ground meats like ground beef or ground turkey Beans Tofu Baked fish or crab meat Pasta, rice, and corn Fresh fruit - eliminate skins Cooked vegetables - avoid celery, asparagus or broccoli stalks Low Fat melted cheese FOODS TO AVOID FOR MUSHIES & SEMI SOLID STAGES: Caloric beverages - sweetened tea, soda, lemonade, juices Ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, & smoothies Regular Jello Dry solids like breads, cereals, crackers, high Fiber foods *STAGE 4 - SOLIDS RECOMMENDED FOODS & SERVING SIZES: Protein GROUP: 1 ounce lean meat, poultry or fish 1/4 cup yogurt 1/4 cup pudding 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1 egg, 2 egg whites 1/4 cup egg substitute 1 tbsp. peanut butter 1 ounce tofu 1 ounce cheese 1/4 cup canned flake meat 1 slice deli meat 2 tbsp. grated cheese 1/4 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup beans 1/4 cup hommus GRAIN GROUP: 1/2 slice toast 1/4 bagel or english muffin 1/2 cup Cereal (cooked or dry) 1/2 cup broth-type soup 1 oblong graham cracker 1/4 cup rice, pasta, or potato 1/2 small baked potato 1/4 cup corn 4 crackers FRUIT GROUP: 1/4 cup canned fruit (in its own juices) 1/4 cup grapes 1/2 piece fresh fruit 1 tsp. jelly or jam 1/4 cup dry fruit VEGETABLE GROUP: 1/2 cup cooked vegetables 1 cup raw vegetables 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa OTHERS GROUP: 1 tsp. oil, butter, or margarine 1 tsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Miracle Whip 1 tbsp. sour cream or cream cheese 1 tbsp. salad dressing 2 tbsp. guacamole 4-6 almonds, cashews, or pecans 1 ounce cheese 2 tsp. peanut butter 1 tbsp. tahini 1/4 cup Cool-Whip 1 tsp. sugar, honey, or syrup COMBINATION FOODS: 1 or 1 1/2 cup per meal 1/2 cup per snack CORE PLAN: BREAKFAST: 1-2 Proteins 1 fruit 2 grains 1 other LUNCH: 2-3 proteins 1 vegetable 2 grains 1 other SNACK: 1 fruit 1 protein DINNER: 2-3 proteins 1-2 vegetables 2 grains 1 other SNACK: 1 vegetable 1 grain

I also was by myself after the surgery! I just bought everything I would need before hand and I did everything slowly. I could have stayed with my Aunt, but I just wanted to be in my own home. Good luck. :Yawn: Barb

I bought an exercise bike just before my surgery. I have been riding it every day. I have bad knees, so it has taken me 2 months to get up to 12 minutes. Then I do another 10 minutes with dumb bells. I also do this every day. It has helped a lot with loosing the weight. Good luck to you, Barb

When I was banded the surgery went fine and so will yours. I was more scared of not coming out of the surgery, then having it! I thought about the surgery for 6 months before I started the paper work and it was 10 months before I got through all the dr.'s. and had the surgery. I am not sorry I did it and neither will you. Best of luck to all that are still waiting, Barb

I have gone down 2 sizes in pants! Some of my pants are just to big to wear, so I had to buy 4 new pairs of pants, so I can go to work. Barb

Surgery date 11/6/08 Highest Weight 359 Surgery weight 346 Current weight 306 Barb

I was banded 7 weeks ago and have lost 37 pounds total (24 pounds after banding). I got through Thanksgiving, because I did not have to go to anyones house for dinner! But Xmas is a different store. My Aunt does all the cooking and I pick her up and I take her and the food to a cousins house were the family gets together. I eat a lot less than I did before, but I am still learning about my band, and how much I can eat. I do not always known when I am full or not. I known that I will only be able to eat a small amount of Xmas dinner, but how do I decide what to eat? And I do not want to sit and watch everyone eating, but I do not want to be rude and leave the table. What to do? :laugh:

I did it! I made it through Xmas dinner. :tongue2: There was no piging out! I picked the foods I really wanted to eat. I even had a little dessert and did not feel bad afterwards for having some. Now I known that I can go and have dinner with family and friends and not feel depraved. I just have to think about what I want and how much I can have!

I want to thank you both for your wisdom! I known I have to get my feet wet, but it is still scary. I also known that if I can get through Xmas dinner, I should be able to get through any family dinner. Again thanks and have a happy holiday!

I was banded on 11/6/08, I went for my 6 week post op today! I have lost 24 pounds in the 6 weeks and 37 pounds total. :thumbup: I would say it works!:biggrin:

I was banded on 11/6/08, I went for my 6 week post op today! I have lost 24 pounds in the 6 weeks and 37 pounds total. :thumbup:

I was banded on 11/6/08, I went for my 6 week post op today! I have lost 24 pounds in the 6 weeks and 37 pounds total. :thumbup: I am looking forward in getting to were you are!

I have not exercise in years and I am over 300. I bought a exercise bike before I was banded. I started only being able to ride for 2 min for the first month and now I am doing 5 min. I could use some help too! I have bad knees and my Dr. said no walking. Thank for any help you can give.

My Dr. said 30 min's. before and 1 hour after meals. Most of the time I follow the 30 min.'s before. If I am busy at work, I do not get to go to lunch at the same time. But I do follow the 1 hour after meals. This works for me.

Hi, I got from GNC Nature's Best® Isopure Zero Carb. The ones I bought are Alpine Punch, Grape Frost, & Pineapple Orange Banana. They were not bad and you only had to have 1 a day! I hope this helps, Rusty

Hi Treesa, I was not able to send a private message. I do not known how to do it. It was good to meet you. That was a good meeting! :thumbup: What do you think. Are you still going to get banded?

Hi, I was banded on 11/6/08 at SIUH, but I live in Brooklyn. Rusty

It is great news that it can be done! I can not wait to get to that point! I was banded on 11/6/08 and have lost 15 pounds. Keep up the good work!

It is 2 weeks after my banding and I have a rash around my incisions. The Dr. said it was a allergic reaction, so I was thing it was the baby food, I have been eating. It started about the same time. I had my gall bladder out 2 weeks before my banding and I did not have the rash. So, I do not think it was the adhesive. Any one else have an answer?