I was banded on the east coast and I have been provided with a plan from my nutritionist.
Stage 1 - Full Liquid:
fruit juices (dilute 1/2 with water), pre-made yogurt drinks, cow's milk, soy milk, Lactaid milk, tomato or V8 juice.
hot cereals made very runny - oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits.
Soups, broth, strained cream Soup, tomato soup, thicker soups would have to be put into the blender to make them smooth.
Protein drinks, EAS Advantage, Atkins Advantage, Permalean, nectar, Designer whey, Any Whey, Isopure. I drink Isopure.....it comes in a 20 oz bottle, but I feel like I am over stretching my stomach when I drink the entire bottle to get the 40g of protein.
Jello, popsicles, pudding - sugar free
yogurt - dannon light and carb countdown
Phase 2 - pureed diet - weeks 3 & 4
consistency of smooth applesauce, baby food
Applesauce, instant mashed potatoes, saltines or oyster crackers, soft scrambled egg or soft boiled egg, low fat cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, sliced cheese, creamy Peanut Butter, mashed cooked Beans or refried beans, creamy tuna (use chuck light in water) or egg salad.
During stage 2, eat only 1/4 cup at a time, every 4 hours. And no drinking 30 minutes before or after eating.
Phase 3 - after week 4
cut up foods into small pieces and use good judgement.
I hope this helps!
I still don't know how many ounces of liquid to take in at a time during the first phase. I think I over did it last night with drinking 10 oz of hot cider and then about 30 minutes later, 6 spoons of cream soup. I was not comfortable!
