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I am in my full liquids stage and I can have Soup as long as it is liquified (I use my blender until it is like broth...no pasta-usually something with vegetables). I am eating campells Soups (different kinds) and I can eat over a cup at a time and still feel hungry. My typical days menu:

morning (11:00 a.m.) cup of soup

(12:00) Protein Shake

sips of Water

(4:00 p.m.) cup of soup

(8:00 p.m.) cup of soup or sugar-free pudding

sips of water

Is this too much food? Why am I able to eat so much? Tonight I even had 1-1/2 cups of soup :). I do feel full after that but I wasn't expecting to need so much all at once. Could I stretch my pouch from eating 1-1/2 cups of soup at one time?

Please tell me how much some of you eat and drink in a day's time on the full liquid diet? I am so worried:confused:

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I was banded on 7/15/08 and I log all my food into thedailyplate.com so I can track my Water & calories. I have not once gone over 700 calories. Now today my stomach is growling and I'm afraid to eat more. I was wondering how many calories should we be having at this stage.

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Yesterday I started full liquids and I feel the same way. I can eat an entire cup of Soup also! I have been doing 3 Protein Shakes a day, for Breakfast I had 1/4 cup yogurt, for lunch 1 cup soup, dinner 1 cup soup and right now I am having 1/2 cup pudding. I feel like I can eat more but I am afraid to. I have my post op appointment tomorrow and I am going to talk to the surgeon about this.

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I also had my surgery on 7/15 and am having the same problems. I feel no restriction but am just trying to be mentally strong on what and how much I eat. I am on soft foods. Today I had eggs in the morning, chicken salad for lunch and a Protein Shake for dinner. I am also working out every day which is making me feel a lot better!

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I'm 10 days post op, and still on a liquid diet. I'm really noticing that I'm healing up, the swelling is going down, and my hunger is returning. Since we've not had any fills, there's going to be little or no restriction. This is normal, and expected. I'm just looking to eat some real food soon. Hang in there, it will be better when we get some fills in our bands.

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Are we allowed to have SF popsicles after we are banded. I am addicted to them since I started this whole process and in hot weather they are great? Maggie:shades_smile:

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I have to say I'm dying to move to mushies. I want to just do it anyways and not ask. I feel like I've worked this hard so why blow it now. I made it thru my 2 week pre-opt diet no cheating and now 8 days post opt. Thats what mainly holds me back.

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I am only able to eat about 1/4 to 1/2 cup at a time, after that I feel full. I am eating about 900-1100 calories a day with 80g Protein via Isopure Zero Carb (orange-pineapple-banana is my favorite). I do not feel hungry between meals and I definately have restriction but I also have 4cc in my band already and it was placed there at time of surgery.

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I am 6 days post-op and start mushies tomorrow. I am very excited! Just today, I started feeling major hunger pains. I have been having Protein Shakes 3x daily for several days. If you guys are eating Soup for a meal, you should try to add some Protein to it - it should definitely hold you longer then. I bought the Unjury unflavored and plan to add it to all Soups, etc. I know the protein is very emphasized by my doctor to stick with you longer.

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On my full liquid stage my DR gave me a diet plan and im only on 350 calories a day... My dr might be more strict tho cuz my liquid days i was not allowed unlimitied liquid either... i was on a 59 calories a day...

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Using thedailyplate.com will help you not only track what you eat, (and those Soups are HIGH in sodium!) but also it will give you a good estimate, according the information you put in, on how many calories you should be consuming. Don't short change yourself!

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You can also use myfitnesspal.com to log your food intake and exercise. Very helpful! I was banded on 7/1/08 and had lost 24 pounds on the pre-op liquid diet. I have only lost about 6-7 pounds since the surgery (3 weeks). I was supposed to do full liquids until 7/10 (my first re-check appointment) but I did have some pureed foods before that. Then I could "legally" start pureed foods on the 10th but I pretty much went straight to regular food, just cut up really small and chew, chew chew. My calorie intake varies from about 800 to 1500 (only once that high). I am also gradually increasing my walking time.

Best of luck to all!

Leigh

320/296/290/170

highest/day of surgery/current/goal

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