Why The Liquid Diets After Surgery??

[Stacey Flowers 4]

Ok can someone please explain why the liquid Diets and Mushies after surgery. When do you know if your ready for real food???

I am starving !!!

[mandagay 93]

Hehe I am starving too! I believe the reason is so that your stomachs can heal properly. I watched them do the lap band procedure on utube and good heavens no wonder we are sore!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Yes, we're on the liquid then mushies to allow your stomach to heal,

Did you see a nutrionist pre-surgery? They should've given you a post surgical food schedule to follow.

[kr8160311 36]

I just got banded on Tuesday and I could not imagine putting anything but liquids in my stomach right now. I'm sure that will change by tomorrow! lol

[twetrina 0]

I was banded on 1/29 I am on clear liquid diet, and now full liquids, but I made some soft eggs today and unsweetend applesauce, I feel a little weird, but not starved

[XOXOXO 18]

I am really struggling with liquids. Can we have plain yogurt on this stage? I am day 5 post op. I am over Soups & shakes.< /p>

[honk 780]

You are on liquid post op because your doctor probably has sewn your stomach above and below the band to prevent it from moving; and you don't want your stomach churning (if you were to eat solids). Please follow your doctors orders. I know it's sucks but it is for your own good. My doctor said 7 days Clear Liquids (stock)and then on day 8 full liquids (tomato soup) for another 7 days. On day 15 I could have yogurt which I mixed with stick blender and added milk to make it thinner. Greek yogurt has more Protein which makes you feel full longer. I recommend having your broth/soup and then wait an hour to have the Protein Shake. This will help with the head hunger. If you have everything at once you will have another 4 hours before you can eat again.

[Loneil 25]

I am really struggling with liquids. Can we have plain yogurt on this stage? I am day 5 post op. I am over Soups & shakes.

My dr has me on clear liquid for 2 days. Then full liquids for one week. Yogurt is included on this one. You should be fine, I think we will all have to learn to eat slower! Has anyone had nausea yet? They gave me that patch to wear for 3 days and I haven't had any, just wondering if that's fixing to change. Thanks for any help!

[Loneil 25]

Stacey,

My dr said once you are on the mushy foods, try to add more in and see how you react. Just add things slowly that you can tolerate.