How long on liquid diet only?

[davsil 0]

I'm 2 weeks out from my surgery. My Dr wants me to stay on the strictly liquid diet for 3 weeks. From what I can tell almost no one else's Dr goes that long.

And I'm having a hard time. I've been pretty good sticking to his rules. But when did most of you start eating mushies? Three weeks just seems a long time.

Thanks

[mommyx2 0]

i had one week clear... one week full ( pudding... protien shakes) and then the third week i started mushies. and i stayed on mushies for two weeks.. Now tomorrow is a month out.. starting the fifth week..and i can have almost everything :thumbup: that is a long time.... its hard..

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I got to start mushies at week 3 but locally there are surgeons (I know from my preop research) that require a 4-week clear liquid diet post op, so it's not unheard of. It sounds to me like your doc just wants to make sure that you heal and the band heals well into place. It's hard, but do as you are directed. Remember each surgeon knows himself (or herself) best and knows what yields the optimimum result for his/her patients. Your doc probably has you on 3 weeks liquids because he feels it's best.

If you are just starved, call and ask if you can advance early, but don't just do it because others get to.

[abingdongirl 0]

I was on full liquids for three weeks, but only on clear for three days. that is a long time for clear, are you sure it is strickly clear?

[isaviolinist 11]

I was also on Clear Liquids for 3 days and then full liquids for 2 weeks. Ask your surgeon for clarification!

[should_be_working 0]

Clear for 2 days, full liquid for 2 weeks. Looking forward to mushies on Thursday! I agree, though, that you should contact your doc before moving on.

[davsil 0]

I saw my Dr yesterday and he OK'ed more full liquids WooHoo! But he wants me to stay on liquids for the 3rd week. I am doing what he tells me.

And...I've dropped 29 lbs from my last weigh in about 2 weeks pre-surgery. So that's a really good thing. :thumbup:)

[RestlessMonkey 7]

davsil; good for you checking with your doc and doing as he says! And GREAT about the wonderful loss! The time will pass and you will be set for a great successful band experience!

[aimeenichole 0]

I had 2 weeks of Protein shakes pre diet. Post diet 2 days clear 5-6 full(Protein Shakes, blended cream soups) So three weeks all together. It's not all bad though in that 3 weeks I lost 20lbs. :blushing: