4 days after lapband surgery

[guzmanangie 8]

I am doing ok,but confused about what to eat or how much? My chest is sore and I feel like I want to burp,but its sore,and my right side is more sore than my left ,any suggestions ?

[cindya 54]

what did you doctor tell you ? I didnt eat food for about 2 weeks after,then I had broth and lots of water

[lolarose13 147]

I'm in my 4th day of surgery as well! I can eat Greek yogurt, apple sauce and Protein Shakes (Also tea, sugar free Popsicles and crystal light). I'm not really hungry but I'm making an effort to eat every 4 hours half of yogurt at least and drink as much Water I can. I still feel discomfort so eating is the last thing I'm thinking about.

[Creekwood 702]

I am doing ok' date='but confused about what to eat or how much? My chest is sore and I feel like I want to burp,but its sore,and my right side is more sore than my left ,any suggestions ?[/quote']

Honestly this is a great question to ask, but the problem is only your doc/nutritionist can answer it. All doc's have VERY different pre/post-op diets. Some require 24 hour liquid, some require a month Lol. So don't go off of anyone else's doctors guidelines, you need to go by yours. Not to seem rude but you trusted him to cut you open, trust his post-op diet instructions too. As for getting the gas pain out, walk, walk, walk, then walk again! Lol it sounds crazy but it's the best thing that you can do for it. Gas x strips help but nothing is near as good as walking. Don't be afraid or reluctant to get ahold of your doc/nutritionist, it's very important to follow their guidelines. Good luck!!!

[nacfsu 8]

I am also 4 days post op..I have been eating lots of broth.. my new find was chicken noodle Soup from a local chinese restaruant..i just drain the broth out..has great flavor.

I make my own Protein shakes, as i have found the ones already made are too thick. Right now i am using muscle milk light Cookies and cream powder and it is actually rather tasty.

I only eat when hungry..but i try to make sure i drink..water and gatorade have been my gotos...gatroade seems to give me a little energy.

[JACKIEO85 308]

Fluid:

• Adequate Fluid intake is crucial to prevent dehydration.

• Drink at least 64 ounces (8 cups) of sugar-free, non-carbonated fluid

daily.

• Absolutely no carbonated beverages.

• Do not use a straw when drinking your fluids.

General Guidelines

The first band adjustment usually occurs approximately 6 weeks after your

surgery. Follow the guidelines below for best results.

1. DO NOT EAT AND DRINK AT THE SAME TIME ! ! Wait 30 minutes

after meals to begin drinking fluids. Stop drinking 30 minutes before

your planned meal.

2. For the first six weeks, use a Protein supplement (shakes, drinks, etc.)

along with your diet.

3. Eat only three meals daily once solids have been added to your diet.

4. Avoid foods that are difficult to digest: nuts, tough meat, celery, etc.

5. Avoid doughy or sticky foods: soft white bread, Peanut Butter, dried

fruits.

6. Chew all food to a pureed texture.

7. Eat slowly taking 20 to 30 minutes to eat your meal.

8. Sip only low calorie beverage between meals.

9. Take your Multivitamin every day.

10.Do not snack!

Weeks 1 – 2: Full liquids

• Consume liquids that are thin enough to drink through a straw,

but don’t use a straw! Drink the liquids in small sips.

• Include protein supplements (shakes, drinks, etc.) daily to make

sure you meet your protein requirements.

• Look for sugar-free alternatives to liquids since it is easy to

consume too many calories through liquids alone.

• Full liquids keep your stomach from working too hard by

decreasing pressure on the band. This will prevent any vomiting

in the immediate post-surgical period.

http://www.siumed.edu/surgery/bariatric/files/lapband_diet.pdf

Allot of people are also very HUNGRY just prior to getting their first fill, it's something to remember as your post op weeks progress. Because in MOST cases your still healing and Band restriction doesn't start until AFTER FILLS

[adugan 53]

I'm in my 4th day of surgery as well! I can eat Greek yogurt' date=' apple sauce and Protein shakes (Also tea, sugar free Popsicles and crystal light). I'm not really hungry but I'm making an effort to eat every 4 hours half of yogurt at least and drink as much Water I can. I still feel discomfort so eating is the last thing I'm thinking about.[/quote']

Heyyyy we made it to the other side Yeahhhhh!!!! Im sore but Happy what about you lolarose13

[lolarose13 147]

I'm ok, but I tried to go to work today and it was a fail! Lol I had to come back home an hour ago because I was so tired and nauseous that I needed some rest. I guess it was a little brave to come back to work that soon, so I'm taking it easy now I don't have any gas pain but lots of discomfort from my chest and after drinking Water. I'm glad you are feeling well! My band-buddy!

[adugan 53]

I went back today I work where I can just chill and sit in one spot it still was a little rough. I can't be enough ice mouth so dry I going to try to push threw. I work in a residential setting so I can get a little cat nap here and there. I have three trips coming up the first on is the 24th Atl so I need all my time to enjoy my summer vacations take it easy band buddy Hoping we both heal SOON