helenukhelen 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Hi people, I have just been banded 2 days ago and i am wondering if you could tell me things that i should be eating. My surgeon said things that would fit up a straw but any ideas? Also should i be getting these windy pains at the breastbone? I read that this is normal but if u have had this when does it go? Also how long until the stitched disolve and did you manage to keep them dry? Thanks guys and gals:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jodi_620 37 Posted August 11, 2008 Congratulations and hope you have a speedy recovery!! Soup broth, Protein shakes, sugar free popsickles, milk. Yes the "windy" pains are normal. I was told that the air usually settles on the left side (shoulder) and it proved to be true for me. It decreased after about 2 1/2 weeks and was compeltely gone in about a month. I didn't have stitches, I had glue and steri-strips. So I was able to shower after 24 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momto5 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Tomato Soup, my dr. also let me have creamed Soups. I have also had frozen yogurt, eaten slowly. Yogurt smoothies. I am 6 days post op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedme 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Gas x worked for me after hysterectomy, and lots of walking around for chest pain.. I was wondering why your doctor didn't give you more info about what to eat,, or if the info just gave minimal ideas?? I am seeing the nutrionist next week and have to pass a test before I can go further in the program and have surgery.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktb224 0 Posted August 11, 2008 I was one of those few people who was starving 2 days after the surgery. Since I was only allowed liquids I got creative and this creativity was doctor approved. Lowfat 1% chocolate milk- really hit the spot. I put the little bottle in the freezer for about an hour and it got a little frosty and it was delicious Dannon light and fit yogurt smoothies and those were great. I was not a big fan of them proir to surgery, but they are a staple in my fridge now. On the third day I was craving "real" food. So I took a can of healthy chicken noodle Soup and put it in the blender until it was smooth. I tried chicken broth and it wasn't doing it for me. Doctor said it was no problem at all. I must have called there office a million times those few days post op. I blended a lot of Soups those first few days. Bean and bacon was a good one. I also thought that pudding and Jello were concidered liquid and started eating the sugar free kind of both pudding and Jello about 4 days post op. I hope this helps. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowerpurr 0 Posted August 11, 2008 The first four days I was on completly Clear Liquids only. I was drinking Isopure drinks that are clear grapefrost 40grams of Protein but really expensive. I was also aloud s/f popsicles, Jello, and chicken broth. Than I was aloud full liquids after that until last week when I could start eating canned, tuna, canned chicken, pudding, Protein Shakes, bocca burgers, and some ground meat. I hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedme 0 Posted August 11, 2008 I think I could handle the pureed bean and bacon.. been adding Beans to lots of stuff for awhile now so that I don't get the shakes so badly.. They are really filling, so glad I don't have texture issues,,, only thing I can't eat is canned fruit and aspargus..gag.. I was wondering if anyone thought of adding unflavored geletin to liquids to thicken them?? I would think that would help fill you up too,, or is it weird lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarySJ 0 Posted August 11, 2008 I had to have clear fluids the first two days - Water, chicken broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. My doctor indicated NOT to use a straw because you would be ingesting too much air.......best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtork 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Using the unflavored Unjury Protein Powder does thicken liquids a little bit, plus it gives you a nice Protein boost. It doesn't add taste either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenukhelen 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Many thanks guys. This really helped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becksie2 0 Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) I downloaded ths tread and it has proved very helpful and is still very helpful to me and I hope you can avail of it also. Full marks to 'Dylansmom'. The thread is a 'sticky' (It will always be in it's original position) and it can be located easily in 'FOOD AND NUTRITION' dylansmom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,087 'LapBand food Stages Lists Suggestions' Love to all of us 'August Banders' Besksie2. (banded Friday 08/08/08 and still in pain, my choice!) Edited August 11, 2008 by Becksie2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandded 0 Posted August 11, 2008 i was told to stay on clear liqds 4 the 1st week, creamy 2nd week, then soft soilds, like yogurt, pudding 3rd week then i should be good to carefully have regular solids. To tell u the truth i was so hungry the first week it was hard to stay on that diet. I cheated a bit snuck in soft foods here and there but it really didnt do much to satisfy. i recommend you to stay on a strict post op diet untill ur tummy heals. best of luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlebit181818 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Warm beef broth helped settle the gas for me and gave me a few more Protein grams. Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites