Dairy

[cmoody821 44]

Is there a reason I shouldn't have any type of dairy within the first two weeks of sugery?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Only if you are lactose intolerant or your doctor specifically told you not to.

I was drinking skim milk and having sugar free pudding within days of surgery.

[LouisianaLiLi 231]

I was only dairy free the first 2 days. Check with your Dr.

[ygarza 10]

I'm 6 days banded and have been on liquids. Yesterday I had oatmeal with milk and had no problems. Wondering if cottage cheese would be ok to eat. Does anyone know?

[LouisianaLiLi 231]

My surgeon allows Cottage cheese in full liquids, but check with your Dr/Nutritionist to be sure.

[ygarza 10]

My surgeon allows Cottage cheese in full liquids' date=' but check with your Dr/Nutritionist to be sure.[/quote']

Ok, I will thank you.

[jessasmile78 6]

My nutritionist and surgeon advise against milk because anything with the word tose in it processes as a sugar and can slow down weight loss. Lactose, fructose, ect., but It's true each surgeon seems to have slightly different approach.

[cmoody821 44]

I have had a hard time eating and have lost 7 lbs in the last four days, so I was hoping to try something besides broth. So far, so good.

I only got about a half a cup down but it wa amazing!

[honk 780]

My doctor wanted Clear Liquids for 7 days, but I could also have Protein Shakes (yes those were not clear). For me cottage cheese was a mushie which I could not have until week 3.

[ready0714 0]

I had my 1st week post op appointment today so I got banded last Monday my dr told me I can start with soft foods today I can't wait I'm so done with the liquid diet did not mention milk thank god I don't like it

[Cazzy 725]

I drank tea and coffee from day 1 with skimmed milk .. for the Protein at least

[LouisianaLiLi 231]

I drank tea and coffee from day 1 with skimmed milk .. for the Protein at least

I'm jealous Cazzy. I am caffiene free for another 2 weeks. My body needs coffee. I've also been drinking Decaf iced tea. That doesn't bother me as much as it is the flavor of the tea that I like, but I really MISS my coffee.

[Cazzy 725]

Isnt it strange how things like tea and coffee in the UK are allowed and to my knowledge that seems pretty much across the board here with all different surgeons. I never drink it strong and i always add a good slug of milk, maybe the US surgeons think if they give u permission to drink coffee u will get to drink starbucks ( or another make ! ) non stop all day long lol etc ...

Now i would have died without my cups of hot tea

[LouisianaLiLi 231]

I have been drinking hot tea in the mornings to "fake" the coffee ritual. I love my Decaf teas, but they are not coffee. LOL

[NWgirl 574]

Some Dr's only allow clear liquids the first week, but two sounds a little excessive...