Newly Banded and Need Advice

[angela0575 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on Sept. 21, 2006 in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. Everything went so smoothly and a side from some slight discomfort, I have been doing great. In fact, I am concerned that I've felt so good that I've had a hard time following the post op diet. I was supposed to follow a strict liquid diet for 2 weeks post op, but I've been gradually moving into soft foods quicker than I was supposed to. Should I be worried? :phanvan I don't think I'm over doing it. I've not felt sick or had to vomit. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

-Angela

Banded 9/212/06

Dr. Roberto Rumbaut

Monterrey, Mexico

Highest weight: 236

Pre-op weight: 230

Goal weight: 145

[sallyjo 0]

Hey Angela, Welcome to bandland. Glad you are doing so great. I also had an easy time. The reason for the liquids is so your tummy can heal the right way. try and hold off until your two weeks are up. You can have cream Soups and sugar free popcicles and jello.Work with your band and you will do great. I am a little over five months out and only like 18 pounds reaching my goal. You only have a little more than I did to lose.

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Angela, congrats on getting the band and welcome to LBT. Every doctor has different guidelines for food stages once banded. I was on liquids only for the first 10 days. On day 10 I saw my doctor and he moved me to mushies. If you really feel you need something more substantial, I would suggest calling your doctor and talking to him about it. If he feels you are ok to have something a little more filling, then he will suggest what he feels is appropriate for you to try now.

[Mystyblu 0]

Hello Angela

Congratulations and welcome to bandland. Ever Docotors post op diet is different. I was only on liquids for about a week before moving onto mushies. Talk to your doctor and see what he says. They just want to make sure yout tummy heals and you dont over work it processing foods.