I've been banded!

[friery 0]

Hi my name is friery. I've been banded since April 28th. My goal is to lose 70lbs. Dr Ward in nj was my surgeon. I have many ????. The most important one is when does the diarriha go away?:thumbdown: Is ok on day 4 to eat 1oz of mashed banana thinned with lactofree milk?

[Stephanie1972 0]

what does your doctor say? I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks, with the exception of Protein Drinks. Instead of mashing the banana, why don't you throw it in the blender so that it's liquid-like and add Protein.< /p>

[june09bandit 0]

Hi friery! I don't know about the diarrhea. Did your doc give you a post op diet? That's one of the big things I've learned from this site - every doctor has different guidance. He's the only one who knows what's best for you. Good luck and congrats on being banded!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

The diarrhea will pass (no pun intended!) in a week or two. It's partly your diet (liquid) and partly post op effects. (some have the opposite though if they take an opiod pain killer for more than a few doses).

As to the food...don't eat ANYTHING that isn't on your surgeon approved post op diet. That's very important as this is a time for your band to heal into place. You don't want your stomach digesting and shaking it loose.

Many of us are STARVING post op but you can get through it!

And just a thought...if you want the banana for it's anti-diarrhea effects, you're better off to call and ask your surgeon for a prescription medication, if it's bothersome. It's best to just let it take it's course, truthfully, unless it is so much that you can't remain hydrated etc. Your surgeon will know what's safest for you!