going nuts on liquid diet.

justine717 · February 1, 2007

Hi all i was banded on Jan 11, 2007 and have been on a liquid diet since than, my surgeon said the first 3 week i must be in a liquid diet so that the band will be well adjusted to the stomach, anyway i have lost 20lbs

since my surgery day. Now Im looking forward to eating mushy food so any sugestion. Another things Im feeling like i kind of cheated a little because anybody would loose 20lb if they would be on a liquid diet even without the band. So my real challenge to me will be when i start eating regular food to see if my band really helps me lose weight of cause with my help.:hungry:

ReneBean · February 1, 2007

Hey Justine!

If you had really cheated - you wouldn't have lost the 20 lbs! :]

Seriously - don't panic if you don't have restriction right away when you start eating mushies or solids. Until you start getting fills - your band is just like a loose Bracelet around your stomach. Doesn't do much but look pretty.

Unless you are one of the lucky few who has restriction right away - you will probably feel just like you did before surgery for a bit - until you start getting fills.

Don't be discouraged. An unfilled band is like a car with no gas in it... it won't get you very far. You will have to get out and push.

Once you get fills and get restriction - you will have a much better ability to determine whether the band is helping you. Trust me, it will.

Hugs! and Welcome to Band Land.

juliegeraci · February 1, 2007

Yogurt, cottage cheese, baked potatoes, creamy Soups. That is what I lived on. Good luck.

thatgirl · February 1, 2007

I agree- kudos to you for following the liquid diet- 20 pounds is awesome and although I know you don't need a band to lose on a liquid diet, if you are like me then we wouldn't choose to or stick to a liquid diet if not for recent surgery :rose: .

Anyhow, I know it must be discouraging but if it is any comfort- I am totally inspired to hear that you are following it, it lets me know I can do it too (follow exactly what they told me).

great job and hang in there. maybe cruise the threads here and look for some more interesting stuff to drink... I got tiny bottles of gerber baby juices in banana apple and they are awesome. not sugar free, but 100% juice and the banana makes them seem a bit filling