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I'm 6 days post-op and currently on the thick liquid stage (yogurt, smoothies, creamy soups) and anytime I eat anything I worry that I'm going to cause my band to slip. It's ridiculous. I had a bite of banana pudding earlier and afterwards I worried even though the consistancy of the pudding is almost the same as yogurt. My post-op appointment is tomorrow but until then I just need reassurance that I'm doing okay. I've cheated, but not on solid foods, just other foods that are basically the same consistancy as yogurt and pudding, maybe a tad thicker. Is this okay? Help!!

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I think it's fine if you have just been on the consistency of yoghurt. Don't worry about it but definitely don't eat solids until your doc OKs you.

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Claire sweetie--

It is ok! As long as you haven't progressed to solid foods you are fine! As for that annoying fear, it will get better, some. I am almost 1 year and still worry sometimes. But you will learn as you go and feel more confident that you are doing the right thing! Good luck! :)

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Clair,

I'm in the same boat with you! Have no fear! LOL I've pretty much done the same thing as you. I'm supposed to be eatting the cream Soups, yogurt, pudding and such things but have tried some different things. So far so good. I think everyone cheats, it's really really hard not to want to take a bite of what everyone else is eatting! I've been told by my own surgeon's that if I was to eat something I couldn't handle I would know right away. Luckily enough that hasn't happened nor have I tried. My own post-op is set for tomorrow also, I'm sure once we both go the feeling of nervousness will start to fade! Good Luck to you!

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In nursing school we were taught that pudding is considered part of a full liquid diet. I'm kinda of in the same boat with you, 1 week post-op and almost afraid ? of eating. Had a regular scheduled visit with my urologist, yesterday, who was not "thrilled" with my urine results. One test showed that I wasn't currently keeping up with my body's need of minimal calories, ie. my body is using it's own muscle for food! Don't get caught in the trap. Make sure to have your 2 Protein Drinks (supplements) no matter what! Take in lots of fluids in addition.

Good fortune in the future.

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I'm 6 days post-op and currently on the thick liquid stage (yogurt, smoothies, creamy soups) and anytime I eat anything I worry that I'm going to cause my band to slip. It's ridiculous. I had a bite of banana pudding earlier and afterwards I worried even though the consistancy of the pudding is almost the same as yogurt. My post-op appointment is tomorrow but until then I just need reassurance that I'm doing okay. I've cheated, but not on solid foods, just other foods that are basically the same consistancy as yogurt and pudding, maybe a tad thicker. Is this okay? Help!!

Don't sweat it! I was at the same stage as you 2 days post-op and my doc advanced me to solids at 8 days post-op.

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Don't sweat it! I was at the same stage as you 2 days post-op and my doc advanced me to solids at 8 days post-op.

Wow!! Solids in 8 days??!? I thought that was one big no no! LOL :cry

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Wow!! Solids in 8 days??!? I thought that was one big no no! LOL :cry

Well, it did come with the caveat that I could eat whatever solids I could tolerate. So having said that I should mention that I did not go hog wild. I just started introducing easily chewable stuff. No ribeyes or anything. That was on day 9. :biggrin1: Just kidding!! But seriously, even though I could tolerate things like ground meats and well-cooked veggies, I still ate lots of mushies most of the time. Didn't want to push the envelope too much...

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