1 week out from surgery

[watermelon_1 0]

I'm suppose to still be on a liquid diet but cannot tolerate the taste of slim fast. I have been eating watered down oatmeal and skim milk mashed potatoes (Liquid practically). Does anyone think this is to soon?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes. You should tell your surgeon. In fact, we (my surgeon's patients) weren't to have ANY Protein during week one. It is dangerous to eat "food" (no matter how thinned) early. Please call your doc, tell him/her what you've done so he can decide if you're probably ok or no, and take his direction. Don't feel bad; we all get hungry (or we wouldn't be here!) but you must follow the post op insttructions to ensure healing etc. (and guess what, most of us don't like the broth and Protein Shakes either. It's just for a short while! :thumbup: )

[BeefromCalie 0]

I have not been banded yet but I do think it's to early to eat those things. My PA's and the dietician said we are only suppose to eat broth and jello's and popcicles. You should follow the directions your doctor gave you for best results. Good luck to you,:thumbup:

[DENTALSPIT 0]

i had my band done 11-24-08 ,just a few days before thanksgiving. 4 days post op i had, sugar free pumpkin pie and liquid mashed potatoes with protien in them . it was probally not what the doctor would like but , when i told her she was fine with it. i have lost 75 pounds . i wouldn't eat that every day . i know how hard it is to stay away from it. good luck..

[naynayto2 0]

I'm suppose to still be on a liquid diet but cannot tolerate the taste of slim fast. I have been eating watered down oatmeal and skim milk mashed potatoes (Liquid practically). Does anyone think this is to soon?

My surgeon requires a full liquid diet for 14 days after surgery which includes:

Blue Bunny Lite 85 smoothies

Dannon Lite smoothies

Strained, Thinned Cream Soups,Tomato Soup and Broths

100% fruit Juices

No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast

Jello

Popsicles

Hot chocolate

Protein Water

Tea

coffee

Atkins Advantage

Slim Fast(low carb)

Its a good idea to always check with your surgeon, he may require a clear liquid diet, some do.