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Hi. My surgery is in 2 weeks and I really want to be prepared. Does anyone have any yummy suggestions on what I should have in my pantry for the first two weeks after surgery? I am scared to get hungry and eat something that I am not suppose to. Any suggestions would be great! TIA!

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For me first two weeks were Clear liquids (7 days) and full liquids (7 days). So first 7 days I had chicken stock (which is better than broth more flavor). Next 7 I had Pacific brand Soups which come in a 16 oz box: sweet red pepper Tomato, squash. Sometimes found in the "natural" isle because they are organic. I did find them one time at costco in 32 oz boxs sooo much cheaper. Larger will be good while you're on a liquid only diet. I also added Mrs Dash non salt herb flavorings in week two. If you put them in while the Soup is heating up it reconstitutes the garlic (which did'nt hurt me). Also I started off getting low salt broth and it was horrible if I was not going to eat anything else I was going to enjoy what I was eating. I was also allowed to have low fat/cal Protein shakes made with milk. Remember when it comes to full liquids to be careful about the calorie and fat content. Yes it is a time of healing but you can find a good low calorie veggie Soup (100-150 cal). Getting a cream soup will have lots of calories.

Week 3 I could add low fat cottage/ricotta cheese, plus continue smooth Soups. Week 4 I could have canned shredded chicken which I mixed with laughing cow cheese instead of mayo. Week five solids.

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Thank you for the info. This is my 2nd band and I want to make sure nothing happens to it, thus my questions.

For me first two weeks were Clear Liquids (7 days) and full liquids (7 days). So first 7 days I had chicken stock (which is better than broth more flavor). Next 7 I had Pacific brand Soups which come in a 16 oz box: sweet red pepper Tomato, squash. Sometimes found in the "natural" isle because they are organic. I did find them one time at costco in 32 oz boxs sooo much cheaper. Larger will be good while you're on a liquid only diet. I also added Mrs Dash non salt herb flavorings in week two. If you put them in while the Soup is heating up it reconstitutes the garlic (which did'nt hurt me). Also I started off getting low salt broth and it was horrible if I was not going to eat anything else I was going to enjoy what I was eating. I was also allowed to have low fat/cal Protein shakes made with milk. Remember when it comes to full liquids to be careful about the calorie and fat content. Yes it is a time of healing but you can find a good low calorie veggie soup (100-150 cal). Getting a cream soup will have lots of calories.

Week 3 I could add low fat cottage/ricotta cheese, plus continue smooth soups. Week 4 I could have canned shredded chicken which I mixed with laughing cow cheese instead of mayo. Week five solids.

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you may want to get with your NUT about what they want you to eat. What honk had for the 1st 2weeks and what I had for the 1st week. Every surgeon is different. I was able to eat sf Jello sf pudding, sf applesauce, Beans, cottage cheese, ff milk and the likes from day 2. I'm 2 weeks out now and I'm on real foods. it's may only be 4oz per meal, but many others are still on full liquids. So, find out what they want from you. Protein Shakes are a must though. You know that you will get full easily. I found I like the premixed ones better than the powders...

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Since this is your 2nd. band, you should find out from him exactly what he wants you to do. Clear Soups (MEANING YOU CAN SEE YOUR SPOON IN THE CUP) are fine, stock is good. Jello or Jello Water is good too.

But check with him.

Good Health to you, Shirley

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