Eating (drinking) right after surgery

glenna47 · September 29, 2008

:confused:Was banded Thurs. 9/25. Had been on 2 liquid meals and one small meal for the week prior. Surgery went okay, stayed overnight. Sat. I was fairly sleepy, but showered. Sipped clear juice and ate Jello throughout the day. Sunday I was still a little tired, walked around house a lot and watched football, including all the food commericals. Like the giant meatball sub with cheese. I had some serious thoughts of "take me back to the hospital and get this thing out".

I made it through the day and wondered am I the only one who has ever thought this? I know I'm not. Question(s) are to banders who have passed through this phase. How long were you on Clear liquids, what else besides juice and Jello and broth did you have? What was your next stage? I know I have more let's just start with these.

glenna47

christafell · September 29, 2008

I just came off of 21 days of liquids and it was hard. all i had was juice and Water and broth- Popsicles saved me through the days- I will never want to do that again. I am now on solids and it feels great- wont get my first fill for 3 more weeks- hang in there- its very hard but you have to remember its not for the weight loss- its to heal the band- you dont want problems later.

jdrock62 · December 23, 2008

Hi all, I was banded Dec 15, 08 I'm going through the liquid stage, boy is it hard, like the others, wish I had a big steak, or even a plate of veggies, but, I'm thinking, why did I do this, for my health of coarse, so I can do it, even tho it is through Christmas holidays, wish me luck...Joyce