Liquid Diet

[F Mike 7]

I was banded June 25th and was told to stay on a liquid diet for two weeks. Monday will make two weeks but would it be a problem if I hate some soft food tonight like mash potatoes? This liquid diet is killing me. Thinking two days wouldn't hurt.

[cheryllm63 4]

I had mine on the 25th and I have eaten soft foods with no problem. I kept reading that the first week you shouldn't be hungry. NOT! My stomach was growling and being hungry was making me angry. I've eaten fish, Soup, etc. with no problems.

[F Mike 7]

Thanks, I think I will try some potatoes tonight.

[newskinnygal 51]

I would make sure the potatoes are really creamy and not too thick though!

[Wtloss 75]

I had surgery same day. I have only had a 1/4 cup Fage plain Greek yogurt. I was also hungry. The yogurt is a good Protein source and helped with the hunger. broth is helpful too

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

No, I don't think having mashed potatoes now is a good idea. One of the #1 causes of band slips is the patient's failure to follow the post-op eating progression (liquids, purees, soft, solid).