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[Terri160 11]

Hello all. I got my lapband May 7th 2014. Today my directions say I can have some full liquids. So I have been sipping a Premier Protein shake for like an hour. I so afraid I'm gonna get choked up for some reason. I have not thrown up since the surgery. I know I don't have Fluid in my band yet. But I am trying to take it slow. I am determined to not have in negative episodes. How did you all do your first 3 days after surgery? My starting weight was 225. My weight on surgery date was 214. I am at 213 today.

[chrissy10 159]

Welcome to the site. I find this site to be very helpful. I was banded over 2 months ago and it sounds like you are off to a great start. Good Luck with everything and do not be afraid to ask questions. There are tons of people on this site that have great advise.

[Mikee57 699]

Welcome Terri160 to Band Land. you will have that fear to do alot of drinking and when you start to eat with fear of choking. I so remember those feelings, you are doing great to keep it slow...just make sure you stay hydrated okay? let us know if you have any other questions we are here for you and I will be thinking about you that all goes well through your next few weeks!!! Hang in there girl!!!

Hey Chrissy10 good to see you online again...you sound like and looks like you are doing great!!!

[KarenWB 20]

I had my band on February 17th. I had a lot of pain and nausea. But then I wasn't given good instructions about the pain medication, etc. either. Plus I went home the same day. I should have stayed overnight.

After the first three days I did just fine on liquids. I had Soup, Jello, popsicles. I didn't like the Protein shakes at all. Got kind of nauseated drinking them so I stopped. I don't like plain chicken broth so I used the Lipton Soup broth. So good...but a lot of salt.

You should do fine. I was a bit scared to eat... but after the liquid diet I wasn't too scared anymore. The soft foods are so much better. I was really really ready for them when the time came!!

Karen

Richmond

[Terri160 11]

What week did you start soft foods? What types did you eat?

[chrissy10 159]

I started mushies on week 3. The doctor should let you know when you can start that stage. I ate cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, pudding, apple sauce, low-fat cheese sticks and baked potatoes were my main foods. Please double check with your doctor first. Every doctor is different. Hopefully others have some ideas for you on soft foods.