"Eating" during the liquid/mushie stage

kacee · May 27, 2007

Okay, I am 3 days post-op and supposed to be on liquid/soft foods now for a month. If all you are having is things like Jello, smoothies, Protein Drinks, cottage cheese, pudding, how do you do the no Fluid before or during eating? Also, it's a little difficult to "watch calories" when there's not that much going in anyway. When you are in mushie/fluids are you supposed to be doing that like you would when you are eating regularly? Doesn't really make sense.

GinaKirwan · May 27, 2007

Hey Kaycee!

I was banded on the 22nd, and as far as I understand, the first two weeks on liquid is really for healing... not to disturb the band, let the stitches heal etc. I think the no liquid is for the second stage, though to be honest, I haven't sat down with a drink with my Soup, Jello or smoothie! I guess it's best to break the habit now anyway.

Good luck!!!

Gina Kirwan in KY;)

La_madam · May 27, 2007

The first six weeks is for healing, it is not to focus on weight loss. Any weight loss during the pre fill stage post op is just a bonus..your thoughts should be on healing right now, not countingcalories, the drinking during or after a meal is the rule for once you get filled.

kacee · May 27, 2007

Okay, that's kinda what I thought. I've just been eating whenever I felt like it, pushing myself a little, knowing I needed to get liquids and stuff down to keep strength up, and totally not worrying about making sure it was "three meals" or specific times and amounts.

Sherilyn · May 6, 2008

second day of prescribed liquid diet prior to surgery on May 19th. I am hungry for something solid. This is also making me tired. I don't know if I can keep up with this liquid diet, I want some real food! :lol: