Newbie With Question About Post-Op Diet

[sandybraman 18]

I was banded on 12/30 and was on Clear Liquids for a week, then regular liquids for a week (protein shakes, Jello, pudding, soup), mushies for about 5 days (my doctor said a week, but I cheated and had no problems) and have been on solids for the last 10 days. I truly believe that you should have some guidelines, but listen to your body. If you think you can tolerate some things before the time frame, then try it. Your body will definitely let you know if its not time yet. The first 10 days, though, your body is healing and believe me, even 3 oz of chicken Soup made me full.

[Mck xx 15]

I am so jealous! Im on a six week liquid-only diet! doctors sure do vary....

[sherilea 0]

You have to be on clear liquids for six weeks??? I could eat my arm off and I'm only 3 days in of 7 days...you go girl you will be able to do anything after that....how do you feel?

[Mck xx 15]

You have to be on clear liquids for six weeks??? I could eat my arm off and I'm only 3 days in of 7 days...you go girl you will be able to do anything after that....how do you feel?

Oh heck no! If I could do 7 weeks of clear liquids, I wouldnt need the surgery anymore! I had 5 days of pre op clear but post op im on full liquids and yogurt. 6 weeks is an awful long time, especially compared to Toddys 2 days, but full liquids are amazing after starving on clear! Im having no hunger problems whatsoever and wouldnt start mushies or solids any time soon if given the option, to be honest. Im only 4 days post op though so I guess we'll see how fond of liquids I am a few weeks out..