XOXOXO 18 Posted February 28, 2012 Hi all. I am getting banded the 5th march and am very excited. I just have one concern, I haven't been given a list of what liquids I eat/drink in the first week. I will have to go shopping on the weekend. What should I have on hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluetigereyes 95 Posted February 28, 2012 The first week, Clear Liquids. You are not really going to want much that first week anyway. I had chicken broth, popsicles, green tea (warm) and lots and lots of Water and crystal light. I can honestly say, for the first 2 weeks after surgery, I wasnt really hungry at all. But when that hunger reared its ugly head, I could have eaten enough to make up for those 2 weeks!!! 1 XOXOXO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug28 73 Posted February 28, 2012 You should contact your doctor, mine gave me a complete list, before and after surgery for all phases. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyxo 16 Posted February 28, 2012 That is so adorable 5 sleeps to go!! Love that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allison0927 329 Posted February 28, 2012 I remember being that excited in the countdown mode!!!!! Best of luck to you sweetie!!!! I had sugar free popsicles, crystal light, sugar free Jello, and clear broth. I was hungry beginning with week 2 and could not wait to go to mushies! 1 XOXOXO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holly Dolly 575 Posted February 28, 2012 I was hungry that first week! My dr gave me a booklet with all the information. I had 3 to 4 Protein Shakes a day, sugarfree Jello, posicles and broth. It was a tough 2 weeks for me. Today I started the 5 day pouch test and surprised I am doing fine on liquids only. If I could do 12 days of liquid postop before, I can do 2 days on the 5DPT! 1 XOXOXO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted February 29, 2012 My Dr gave me a booklet with all the necessary info. They are a center of excellence and allow the following: - Phase one (first two weeks after surgery): 2% milk, low fat yogurt (no seeds or chunks), Protein supplement, Soups without lumps/chunks, Tomato Soup w/added milk, non-fat milk powder, pureed Soups (must strain through a sieve after blending), low-sodium vegetable juice, maximum 10oz per day 100% fruit juice diluted 1:1. Phase 2 (2-4 weeks after surgery) is pureed foods. Phase 3 (4-6 weeks after surgery) is soft foods. After 6 weeks, you can start to eat "normal" foods. They recommend introducing new foods one at a time to make sure you can tolerate. 1 XOXOXO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newme2012 31 Posted February 29, 2012 Hey I am March 5th as well. Yep 5 sleeps to go and READY!! Good luck. 1 XOXOXO reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XOXOXO 18 Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks everyone. I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow so I am hoping I will get all the literature then. Wow newme2010 we will be twins! Someone has told me prune juice is a must have. One more question. Do I have to have someone stay with me when I get home from the hospital or will I be ok for the day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XOXOXO 18 Posted February 29, 2012 I mean newme12. Sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyxo 16 Posted March 3, 2012 How many sleep days now? trust me surgery is truly nothing! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyxo 16 Posted March 3, 2012 My Dr gave me a booklet with all the necessary info. They are a center of excellence and allow the following: - Phase one (first two weeks after surgery): 2% milk, low fat yogurt (no seeds or chunks), Protein supplement, Soups without lumps/chunks, Tomato Soup w/added milk, non-fat milk powder, pureed Soups (must strain through a sieve after blending), low-sodium vegetable juice, maximum 10oz per day 100% fruit juice diluted 1:1. Phase 2 (2-4 weeks after surgery) is pureed foods. Phase 3 (4-6 weeks after surgery) is soft foods. After 6 weeks, you can start to eat "normal" foods. They recommend introducing new foods one at a time to make sure you can tolerate. Honestly everyone is different they just stretch it a bit with this menu ... It is no big deal.. but of course that is me talking 2 years out.. don't let this schedule worry you.. you will fiqure out a routine for the next 6 weeks after surgery.. You will do great! Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corianna 8 Posted March 3, 2012 GOOD LUCK ITS NOTHING AT ALL.....YOULL BE UP AND WALKING IN NO TIME........GOOD LUCK I HAD SURGERY DONE JAN 12TH DOWN 42 ILBS IN 7 WEEKS YIPPPPPIE..YOU CAN DO IT TOO!! 1 Ladybug28 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyxo 16 Posted March 3, 2012 I remember being that excited in the countdown mode!!!!! Best of luck to you sweetie!!!! I had sugar free popsicles, crystal light, sugar free Jello, and clear broth. I was hungry beginning with week 2 and could not wait to go to mushies! Amen! Yelp I remember that menu... somehow it passes.. stick to the menu and schedule you will do fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
