How long before real food?

[sparkplug 106]

I had lap band surgery a week ago yesterday, 12/20/08 and would like to know when I can have some real food like eggs, instead of just Water and sugar free pudding?

Edited December 28, 2008 by sparkplug
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[sandielaw 0]

Well, what did your surgeon say? Usually, you progress from Clear Liquids to full liquids to mushy/pureed foods to soft solids to solids. How fast you do it is really up to your surgeon. I was on solids within a month, but I encourage you to talk to your doctor.

[Blaze21 5]

Definitely speak with your surgeon. It's a very individual decision. I was moved to solids in 2 weeks.

[MissBS 3]

I had clear liquids for a week, liquids for a week (creamy Soups, Protein Shakes, etc.), soft foods/mushies for a week and then at week 4, I moved to solids. Every doctor's instructions are different. Did they give you paperwork that tells you what and when you are supposed to drink/eat?? For sure you need to check with them and follow their instructions. Good luck to you!!! Becky

[akindofmagic 0]

Each surgeon seems to give different instructions regarding the post-op diet. I was banded on Dec. 16th and am still on clear liquids (it's killing me) until Tuesday. Once Tuesday rolls around I can have full liquids and purees for 2 weeks, then soft foods for 2 weeks. Hopefullly, I'll be approaching my first "fill" date when I go on to regular foods. I have my post-op follow up with my surgeon on Friday Jan. 2nd.

[shelley2b 0]

Be really careful - I was so hungry that I started eating eggs - then some nurse lady on the site told me that eating mushies or solids too early can make your stomach churn (like it normally does during digestion) and then can pull at or even tear the sutures that they put in to keep the band in place. While each surgeon is different - definitely do whatever yours is recommending.

[mair 0]

I was banded on 12/16 and I was told the first week was clear fluids and now I am on mushies like oatmeal and mashed potatos. On tuesday, I can have soft foods, like tuna and eggs. Every doctor is different