Hello & Some Questions...

[Doriana 0]

Good Afternoon,

How are you all doing?

I'm doing good. It's now been 12 days since my surgery. I'm feeling good, but very hungry. I feel like I could start eating, but I'm on my 1st week of FULL liquids. Could I have more than what they are suggesting on paper? I find I could eat way more than that. I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm up 2 pouns, so I was a little upset about that. I know that my body is still trying to recover and these next few weeks are really not about losing weight, but about recovering right? I will not eat solids till they say it's okay, but I'm wondering if I could eat more now?

Thanks,

Doriana

[neenagh 0]

Hi Doriana,

I found that thicker Soups like Gardennay were a life saver. I don't know if your doc allows them at this point, but I ate them and had no adverse reactions at all. If i were u i would call the doc's office and ask, I bet they will let you have something a bit more substantial.

As far as gaining two lbs, it's just Fluid, don't worry about it!

[Yoda 0]

Just stick with it Doriana; if you got thru the pre-op diet you can get through this!!! Take it one day (one hour if you have to) at a time!!! Sooner than you think you will be on mushies and then you can have refried Beans mixed with salsa and sour creme an cheese (that's what I liked during that stage!)l.

You can do it!!!! Set a good example for Mr Doriana!

[Doriana 0]

Thanks for your replies.

Mr. Doriana is doing very good too. He's down a total o 30 pounds that's with the pre diet and all.

I just don't want to over-do-it with the full liquid stage....

Ciao for now.

Have a great night.

Doriana

[argon 3]

Exactly, it's about healing right now. You wanna know if you can eat (drink, technically) more, right? I'm not going to tell you what to do, but what *I* did, was eat as much as I needed to to be comfortably full, within reason. I don't even know if my post-op diet specified amounts... if they did, I didn't follow them (or maybe I did, without realizing it)

[juliegeraci 7]

Creamy Soups really helped me. Don't worry about the weight gain. I had lost a little bit then bam gained about 6 or 8 lbs. It went away after I had a fill. Until you have restriction the band is not performing up to expectations.

[green 6]

I was done at TLBC and during the full Fluid stage I lived on Gardenay Soups. I had them for meals and for all those Snacks. Walmart sells them.

[GayleTX 1]

Are you using any kind of a Protein supplement? They were (and contineu to be) a godsend for me. They keep up your strength, satisfy the cravings, and help kick the hunger. You need about a 100 grams of protein a day and 1/2 gal of water....by using a good Liquid Protein you can help meet both goals. There are some very good tasting ones on the market....but you have to hunt for them. Be sure you get a powder that's made for bariatric patients, not weight lifters!! nectar is a good brand, so is Matrix and IDS.....both hot and cold drinks.< /p>

[argon 3]

nectar is a good brand, so is Matrix and IDS.....both hot and cold drinks.

Can you get those in Canada? :phanvan

[nancyc 0]

You can buy soy Protein, whey protein and rice protein at Loblaws pharmacy section, health food stores and Walmart. Just mix a scoop with Water or add to some Soup. Protein sticks with you longer than carbs and helps you to stay feeling full longer.

[CLOE 0]

I ate liptons chicky-noodle Soup, blended to make it smooth. Also I liked cream of Tomato Soup sprinkled with parm cheese. But do check with your doc!!