3-week liquid postop course?

[MyKdsDad 1]

Kelli, just about any of the fruits....mmmmmmm. Most of the vegetables. Some of the meats, but stay away from the veal...YUCK! It has the consistancy of sandpaper. I remember our son actually shivering and sticking his tongue out....LOL

[pugmum 0]

Hey Tina,

You had mentioned Kristi in your other post and I thought you were referring to my sister, that is the exact same way she spells her name and you met her, but you're talking about the dietician! That's funny.

I have researched the lap band for 2 years now. I just find it interesting how each surgeon has a different protocol for doing things. I'm happy you are doing well. :couch2: I just made the assumption I would be doing normal stuff like walking and showering, which I am, I think I actually may slow down for a couple of days. Incidentally, I had 2 oral surgeries last year that were much worse than this, thank goodness!

EDIT: By the way, after reading my questions and the other posters, I was thinking, I must have missed something along the way! LOL I emailed Dr. Feng and talked with him and I DID! I missed the entire part of my post op material for "General Guidelines: liquids and Solids." Geez, how flakey is that! Okay, that material has completely answered all of my questions. The whole creamy/yogurt question really confused me.

Take care,

Kelli

[MyKdsDad 1]

Whew! well, I'm glad we got that straightened out....lol

[pugmum 0]

No doubt! LOL That whole clear and thick or full liquid thing was making me obsessive. :heh:

Kelli

[MyKdsDad 1]

I can't imagine anyone in here (LBT) being obsessive....waaahaaaaahaaaaaa

[gadgetlady 4]

I'm 2 days post op and am supposed to be on liquids (not clear) for 2 weeks. Diluted fruit juice, diluted cream of wheat, Soups (broth or low-fat cream), etc. I'm having a hard time getting anything down! I nursed a Protein drink for about 2 hours and barely finished 18 oz of Water so far today. I can't even IMAGINE being hungry right now, although I suppose my time will come.

After my first 2 weeks, I'll have 2 weeks of mushies (tuna fish, cottage cheese, pureed fruits and veges, applesauce, etc.).

[MyKdsDad 1]

And then you'll get a fill and get to go back on the liquids....LOL Well, some do and some don't. Just take it easy and heal right now.

[JenWillwin 0]

Hi Everyone!!!! I am hoping someone can answer this! I am on day 23 post op and still doing the soft mushy foods phase. Will someone PLEASE tell me how many calories a day I should be at this stage per day?