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I know right, it's just like you gotta kind of find your way and it's a bit scary!!!!! How much longer are you on liquids? This is my second week and I am now in the "thicker" liquid phase, so it's not too bad!

Hey guys I was banded on Monday by Dr. Hollis in Houston, TX and need a little feedback on the post op diet. I have tons of paperwork, including the discharge orders and an actual book, which covers eating after the operation, but I am still a bit confused. Do we have three or four phases in the post op diet? The book says three, but they are broken down into weeks one and two, weeks three and four and then solids. Also, there is a bit of contradiction with what is allowed. They say no fruits or veggies in week one, but the smoothie King Gladiator, which is one of the Protein shakes listed has two fruits in it?? I called for clarification and the nurse said she wouldn't do it if she were me???? Ugh, so why is it listed? My experience has been exactly like this the whole time, from payments, to drinking and pre op, just a lot of unnecessary riff raff, but I am trying to stay on track at this point, since I am now actually banded. Week One Thin liquids and Protein Shakes Week Two Thicker liquids is this the mushies stage? Week Three Soft foods, aka mushies? Week Four Solids Is this accurate?

Kelli- Thanks for replying, I'll def need to call the Dr.'s office tomorrow, b/c I have def been having soup since day 1 post op, I thought that was considered a thin liquid. I haven't had anything in the soup, just the base itself, but it looks like, I have really been off!!!!! I'm so worried, now and I hope I didn't cause any damage! I've felt fine since like Weds., and today I was able to finish a half of a shake!!!! All in all, I am doing well, at least I hope so, I'm about to call the Dr.'s office now, cause I am seriously worried!

Since stumbling across LBT, my life has been consumed by it.....gotta get a life =)

Hahahahaha, you don't have to lie, just omit info, I plan on telling folks that I am reducing my portions drastically and following a partially liquid diet, which is all true!!!!!

What I don't get is why some Drs. have their patients eat soft foods right after the operation. I know for sure there is a highly regarded Dr. here in Houston, who has patients digest eggs before they can be cleared for discharge? So if the reason is really healing the stomach, then what happens to those folks and their stomachs?

Never had GB surgery, but with Gas X strips, heating pads, and the prescription pain mess, everything is bearable!

Hahaha, that was funny!

I too was banded on Monday and post op week one is both thin liquids and protein shakes, which I think is a God send. I truly believe variety is key, although, I haven't been able to finish one whole shake yet, but it's nice to have options!

I too was banded on Monday and post op week one is both thin liquids and protein shakes, which I think is a God send. I truly believe variety is key, although, I haven't been able to finish one whole shake yet, but it's nice to have options!

I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED GUYS, I WAS BANDED MONDAY AND I HAVE ALREADY BEEN ABLE TO EAT A WHOLE SHRIMP IN MY SOUP AND SOME BEANS IN A MEXICAN SOUP I COOKED???? IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT OR IS IT JUST DIFFERENT PER BANDSTER? SOMEONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I'M TRIPPING MYSELF OUT AND STARTING TO CONVINCE MYSELF THAT, I HAVE STRETCHED MY POUCH?

Thanks guys, I will definitely check at Whole Foods for some more options and also straining the soup is a great idea! I want to clarify though, not making excuses, but both the shrimp and the beans were pureed, nothing whole or solid. What I meant was that I was able to get the whole shrimp down without any problems and that concerned me.

You don''t sound mean at all, just honest and I appreciate that! I am having a really hard tome becuase I am a vegetarian and I can't eat the broths and stocks, but I guess I'll have to figure something else out.

Well my Dr. said liquids this week, mushies next week and then on to the solids. For the most part, I have stuck to the liquids, I have only had a protein shake, a water based soup, the one with the one shrimp in it, and a tomato based soup, I cooked today. Are those liquids too thick you think or what??

Can someone post pics of their scars, mine are starting to worry me? Also, how long do I wait before I start putting something on them?

I am 27, does that count?!

Hey guys, Can somebody comment on this neck stiffness and my sore throat. How long will it last? Also, there were tiny amounts of blood in my throat and spit today, is it because of the breathing tube?

Ok, thanks so much!

So I was banded today, home now it was a longgggg day....bring on the questions!?

The only pain I was experiencing was the gas in my shoulders, but today my throat has been soooo swollen and my neck is really stiff =(

I WAS BANDED TODAY, IS IT NORMAL TO PEE ALL NIGHT LONG AFTER THE OPERATION? IS IT THE SALINE?

HEY LOVEFORDALO, CONGRATS TO YOU TOO, I'M REALLY FEELING LIKE I HAVE A NEW CHANCE AT LIFE AND I KNOW YOU DO TOO......LET'S DO IT!

Hello band land, I'm scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10:30 am ,I am so excited about the future, but nervous as hell about the portions and changes I'll have to make!