teee 0 Posted July 8, 2006 Hi Guys, I was banded on June 30 (a week ago now). I've mostly gone back to doing things normally, running about my daily business. But I'm severely confused about the 3 week liquid diet. I was told I could have blended Soups, jellies, Custard...those kids of things. The other day I had a bunch of humous dip (I thought, blended chickpeas, some Protein, would be fine) and I felt incredibly full afterwards, and uncomfortable. My fault, I know. But I feel like now I can eat solids...I just had a few (GASP!) potato chips. Have I potentially destroyed everything and caused the band to slip into oblivion? Has anyone else out there cheated while on liquids? What are the repercussions? I feel like I can eat mushies now and it's fine - essentially mashed foods are what I've been eating. Btw I do feel discomfort and nausea, and I've stopped feeling as full as I did the initial few days after having half cups of fluids. Thanks in advance for the advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted July 8, 2006 It sounds like you're healing normally and I too was on soft foods 3 weeks post-op. Because it takes 4-6 weeks for healing, most surgeons do not advise solids until week 5 but check with yours to see what he/she advises. Since you don't have a fill, you didn't damage anything by eating a few potato chips. Carbs begin to be digested in the MOUTH so stop worrying. As the swelling goes down, you'll feel less full and begin looking forward to a first fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
