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I have the list of appropriate foods for each phase. I know it sounds strange. I just called the DR. to ask about the pureed thing. The nurse said they want me to eat soft food that you mash up with a fork first. she said egg salad, chicken salad, eggs, potato's etc. MAn, these doctors all have their own method.

hang in there. I felt better by the 4th day.. I am only 7 days out but I feel much better.

Hi bandbuddy, I just started to feel a bit depressed too. I think we are too hard on ourselves. We want to be up and running now. Remember we just had major surgery 1 week ago .

Thats interesting bandbuddy because my list of "full liquid" included yogurt, cream soups, pudding. So I guess that is why the "pureed" thing is confusing me. how is it different. By the way how are you feeling?

Hi bandbuddy! I am sure the pressure is gas. I am taking the gas X strips and walking. Not helping to much but at least the pressure is moving

I had lapban on 21. Everything went great. Today I was supposed to start full liquid diet. I still have quite a bit of gas and feel like I need to burp. As a result I can barely drink my protein shake or have more than 2 spoons of apple sauce or cream of chicken soup. Is this normal? I am afraid of overeating so I stop as soon as I feel something. I am not hungry but I worry about not getting enough protein. Please help. What should I be eating and drinking and how much...And how do I get it down.

I tried greek yogurt today. that was good! The protein shakes go down but I feel bloated. I am going to try some cream soup again

Congratulations!!!!! I was banded at 10am on the 23rd. The gas pain is the worst!!!!

I can drink water. I am worried about taking big sips but my surgen said I my sips were too small and adding to my gas problem...ARg so what is to big?

Thanks so much...you are a Godsend!!!!

That is a good question. I was banded 10/21 and I have no desire to eat. But I am really bloated from gas.

I am supposed to be on full liquids for 7 days (Protein shakes, yogurt, instant oatmeal, cream of wheat...etc) I am not really hungery or thirsty.

Thanks. I guess I am just so worried about messing things up. I forgot about the stomach being swollen. So I don't have to force down the protein drinks?

I work in MA and live in CT. I just got the band yesterday. so far so good!

I am getting banded on the 21st. I am so nervous. I have changed my mind several times!!!!! But I guess I have to go through with it. I am most concerened with how my life will change afterwards. I love to cook for my family. What if I have no desire to cook anymore. UGG. I am also a low bmi 37. What I It takes me 5 years to lose 60 pounds. I will be very upset....

Hi, I have a surgery date of october 21 but I am thinking about backing out...I have a deep fear of vomiting..Please help. Is this very likely? I am terrified of getting sick!!!

I am in connecticut. I have heard so many stories about people not being able to keep down and vomiting that I am totally freaked out.