Banded Oct 5

[happymii 0]

I have my info from my dietician and then from my doctor. Some of it is confusing and conflicted. Just wondering when others get to start solids?? I want meat!! Also if I overeat on softs at this point I can't hurt my band can I?? I should be mostly healed. ??

[wildrose1966 396]

I went to pureed and blenderized at the beginning of post op week 3, then a week later started on ground meats, finely chopped meats, lunch meats. I was eating solids by about 4-5 weeks out. You should not over eat on anything. after 5 weeks your meals should be a cup of food or 8 oz, 3x a day and Snacks 3-4oz 3x a day. I was told about 6 weeks for healing.

good luck

[happymii 0]

Thank you. I was eating Mexican casserole very soft but had ground beef in it. I was scared later I shouldn't have ate the found beef.

[hely88 883]

Just wanted to weigh in. Not all doctors are the same or have the same rules. I eat half cup meals 3 times a day and one snack only if needed. This is an awesome place for info and support but always make sure you do what your doctor tells you. No matter what someone else says.

[happymii 0]

Thanks guys. My question today is when can we start heaving lifting?

[wildrose1966 396]

My instructions were 6 weeks nothing but walking. No lifting.

[hely88 883]

My advice to you is to call your doctor. Not all doctors recommend the same things. I had the info in my surgery book they provided . Good luck on your journey and please don't push to hard.

[hely88 883]

If you dont know the amount of food you should eat again please call your doctor. I only eat 3 meals half cup and one snack if needed per my doctor. I have seen people on here eat more and I have seen people eat less. You need to get your instructions from yor doctor only! The support on this site is amazing but non everyone's diet is the same.