1st Appt. Post Op - Need Clarification

[phlphan 0]

So I had my first post op appt. today. I am down 27lbs in 17 days...... (12lbs prior and 15lbs since surgery on the 20th)

I have started on mushies obviously - my question is: I was lectured on the 4oz mushies or solid food at meal time. I have been doing 8oz of carnation or another Protein Shake to get my Protein in.... Do liquids have to stay in the 4oz range?? It would seem to me that the answer would be "no" but I forgot to ask him. Like Soups, Protein shakes... etc. How the *$ would I get 50-70 grams of protein that way? Some insight would help. I have had NO vomiting, No nausea, nothing....

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Today I had a 8oz carnation with a banana blended in for Breakfast, for lunch I had pureed chicken salad (4oz), and I haven't eaten dinner yet.....

I don't think I am doing anything wrong here... You can't "stretch the pouch" with liquids, can you? I would think they pass right through (water).

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

liquids do not stay in your pouch. they go right through the stoma created by your band. That's why liquids do not contribute to a full feeling. I was told that once I was on solid food my meal should consist of around 3/4 cup of food though that amount might go down some with good restrictions. Good food choices are paramount!