post operative liquid diet

[mbmoore2518 42]

I had my surgery on the 16th. I would love to hear specifically what and how much and how often you consumed liquids for the first two weeks. I am having a very hard time deciding when and what to "eat". I know the guidelines, but I would just love to know exactly how other people did it. I am already down 17 lbs, including pre-op diet, and I am thrilled with being banded. Thanks for your help.

Melissa

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I was on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery, and let me tell you, I was STARVING! I swear I was preoccupied with food 24/7 because I was so dang hungry.

I had a cup of liquid every 2 hours. It was the only way I could handle the hunger. So I might have a Protein shake for lunch, then 2 hours later a cup of broth, then 2-3 hours later another Protein Shake for dinner. Then some V8 light fruit blend juice for a snack 2 hours after that.

I did however count calories, just to be sure I wasn't drinking too much.

Best wishes!

[mbmoore2518 42]

Thank you Missy, I just don't want to do the wrong thing. I am not really hungry yet, but I already miss food. I am such a food addict, so I just have to learn how to nourish my body without eating crap. lol