Follow-up today

[amber610 2]

Had my surgery on June 10 and went for my two week follow-up today. Told me to stay on liquids another week before I start mushy foods. He said that week 3 is the one that really gets people because they are feeling good and think they can try more than just liquid. I've lost 24 pounds to date so I'm not going to chance it! I had a lapband to sleeve revision. The lapband caused a lot of scar tissue to form on my stomach so he said its vital that I stay on liquids for a full 3 weeks.

[katesuccess 990]

Sounds like good advice - and I have to say, I've never once regretted doing what my doc said in terms of protocol. Each case is different of course, but erring on caution's side sounds wise. Hang in there - with a loss that significant you'll do great and maybe skip the dreaded 3 week stall. I sure wish I'd lost that much my first two weeks!! Way to go!

[stacielynntate 88]

Had my surgery on June 10 and went for my two week follow-up today. Told me to stay on liquids another week before I start mushy foods. He said that week 3 is the one that really gets people because they are feeling good and think they can try more than just liquid. I've lost 24 pounds to date so I'm not going to chance it! I had a lapband to sleeve revision. The lapband caused a lot of scar tissue to form on my stomach so he said its vital that I stay on liquids for a full 3 weeks.

I'm also a band to sleeve, my surgery was 6/18. My dr has ok'd really soft foods 4 days after surgery. I didn't have a lot of scar tissue but my port was the issue and that incision site/area is still tender. I feel so much better now that the band is gone how about you?

[amber610 2]

Had my surgery on June 10 and went for my two week follow-up today. Told me to stay on liquids another week before I start mushy foods. He said that week 3 is the one that really gets people because they are feeling good and think they can try more than just liquid. I've lost 24 pounds to date so I'm not going to chance it! I had a lapband to sleeve revision. The lapband caused a lot of scar tissue to form on my stomach so he said its vital that I stay on liquids for a full 3 weeks.

I'm also a band to sleeve, my surgery was 6/18. My dr has ok'd really soft foods 4 days after surgery. I didn't have a lot of scar tissue but my port was the issue and that incision site/area is still tender. I feel so much better now that the band is gone how about you?

I feel so much better now that's gone too. I forgot what it felt like for food to actually hit my stomach. I can't believe you had a revision and your doctor has already ok'd soft foods. Only Soups that can go through a strainer and Protein drinks for me till next Tuesday!

[stacielynntate 88]

I feel so much better now that's gone too. I forgot what it felt like for food to actually hit my stomach. I can't believe you had a revision and your doctor has already ok'd soft foods. Only Soups that can go through a strainer and Protein Drinks for me till next Tuesday!

I know the feeling of food actually staying down is great. I am on really soft food yogurt, puréed Soup, Jello and Protein Shakes.