Liquid vs. soft foods

[betinaraquel 2]

I was banded 6 days ago, and everything is much better these last past 2 days. My nurse told me to do the clear liquid thing for about 2 days after post op, and then I could go to full liquids or blended for 2 weeks. However, I cheated, and I know this is wrong. I really didn't cheat with bad food, but I did try eating something solid and chewing it VERY VERY thourougly! However, I did notice I got full after only 4 ounces like I should.....so I stopped. I felt really guilty afterwards, and also miserable because I felt too full. I wonder did I put myself in danger, or am I ok if I go back to my liquids.

[sandy1 1]

I was banded 6 days ago, and everything is much better these last past 2 days. My nurse told me to do the clear liquid thing for about 2 days after post op, and then I could go to full liquids or blended for 2 weeks. However, I cheated, and I know this is wrong. I really didn't cheat with bad food, but I did try eating something solid and chewing it VERY VERY thourougly! However, I did notice I got full after only 4 ounces like I should.....so I stopped. I felt really guilty afterwards, and also miserable because I felt too full. I wonder did I put myself in danger, or am I ok if I go back to my liquids.

Try to not cheat and follow what your DR has asked. The band is brand new and not firmly in place yet. Taking it easy the first few weeks is to give the band a chance to become firmly in place so it doesn't slip.

Get right back on your liquids!

[jayniemac 0]

Go back go back go back...follow the instructions you were given. Start to think about the reasons you have gotten the band and allow yourself to imagine and daydream about what you want to look like and feel like. If food was your friend you wouldnt be posting here. You slipped up, forget about it and get back on the wagon! Remember, if you always do what youve always done you'll always get what what youve always got!

[Cocoabean 430]

The reason we are put on liquids and mushies is so that our newly created pouches don't have to grind. When we chew something, we can chew it to mush, but there is the risk that we might swallow a bite that is bigger than we meant to swallow. The band is only anchored in place during surgery with a few little stitches. The post-op diet is designed to allow for optimum healing in the doctor's opinion.

If you were to get stuck on something before those stitches were totally healed, it could be devastating to your band.

I understand the post-op hunger. I was ready to eat my dog by day 3. He was very lucky he moved faster than I!

Bet yourself back on track, you can do it!

[candycay 0]

following the instructions: I am posting a link from a really great article I found online about why you following the instructions. It was the most helpfull to me.

Hope this helps Good Luck I was banded on June 1

http://www.laplose.com/Media/Forms/LapBandDietGuideNew.pdf

I copied this to my desktop

candy

[bandednic 0]

im glad that i read this and you are not alone ! i was banded on the 13th and i feel like chewing soooo bad lol. then i am confused about the mushies vs liquids my dr told me to go to mushies the 4th day but i see ppl on liquids for like weeks !! dont be discouraged youcan do it !!