clear liquid's

[Guest Linda]

I'm 7 days post op. The first 2 weeks are suppose to be Clear liquids, followed by mushy foods for two weeks, then pureaed the next two. I havn't made it to week two yet, and I'm already hungry and wanting more. My doc. said the band is pretty lose right now. According to the discharge information, the clear liquid phase is to prevent neausea and vomiting. I don't feel even the slightest bit near neausea, and started adding some mushy foods, pudding and potatoe and a little fruit yesterday, with no trouble. Did anyone else experience the same?

Also, all you people who've been banded a while, can you eat ANY bread of any kind? Just curious, my information says not to as it won't go through the band.

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Linda,

You'll find by reading here that different doctors give very different advice as to post-op diets. My clear liquid phase was only 1-2 days! After that I could go on to full liquids, and I found that fairly satisfying. Cream Soups, especially, helped to fill my belly.

Once I started on mushies I took it really slow for a few days, waiting between bites to see if I had any unpleasant reactions. It wasn't hard to tell what might be too much, too soon. I think your body will tell you, too, so just be really careful to pay attention and stop when it's time.

Congratulations on becoming a bandster!!