10 Days Post Op... What Are You All Getting Down?

[charissa70737 19]

And... How much restriction? I'm a little concerned that either I have no restriction or I'm just not feeling when I'm done. I'm on full liquids but am doing some purred. I.e. I mixed some refried Beans with sour cream and taco sauce and was able to eat 1/2 cup. This morning I was also able to do 1/2 cup cottage cheese. I went relatively slow but not much different than I ate before. I really had no problems at all eating it. I feel "full" but no discomfort. No issues at all getting liquids down. I just seem to be able to get anything I have tried in. No reflux, no pain, no indigestion, no burping, or anything like others have described. Seems so much easier than the lapband... I could barely get anything down with that dreaded thing.

[nmouatrich 29]

You are on the right track! Small portions, soft, gooey, and slow slow slow!

[Dark Ranger 12]

That doesn't sound like a bad thing. It sounds like you're doing things right and your recovery is extremely good.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

1/2 cup cottage cheese went down smoothly for me too.

From what I've heard restriction starts for solids

[lexi710 8]

I am at 1/4 to half cup of pureed/ soft and don't have many side effects. I do feel the pressure and do get hunger pains. My Dr this morning (Hopkins) said only about half don't lose the hunger, but should be satiated with the current diet plan.

[KK66 61]

I'm still on full liquids for full two weeks post op (day 5 today). I typically drink 2 Protein Drinks per day with 100% whey in chocolate or vanilla, SF pudding, Jello, yogurt as well as a cup of broth with a few tbsp of instant flavored mashed potatoes or I eat Campbells Tomato Soup made with milk. The first few days were tough, and although extremely boring, I am tolerating better