AmieRae55

Hi everyone, I was banded June 6th and am on a full liquid diet at the moment. I gave in to my cravings and licked an entire bag of chips (Large Bag)! I know this might sound digusting to some people but I was craving dill pickle and I suppose I got my fix. Did I do any damage? Granted I did consume any chips or solid food but the salt of the seasoning, did that cause my stomach to work to digest?? I also had some ice cream... I let it melt in my mouth before swallowing it. And a bit of a milkshake.... I know these items aren't included in the full liquid diet description mainly because they are unhealthy choices but do you think I've done permanent damage?? Now I know most of you will say why did you get the surgery to revert back to your old eating habits. But that is my decision. My BMI is 27.4 and I got this surgery to help keep my binge eating in check as well to aid in maintaining my ideal weight (when achieved). I have made the decision NOT to lick anymore chips - my stomach was grumbling a lot during it and I fear I may have caused a band slip even though I didn't eat anything. I am also wondering if I am supposed to feel restriction on full liquids? I took a look at the suggested diet provided by the clinic and it's only suggesting one cup for Breakfast, one cup lunch, etc. I am consuming approximately 1.5-2 cups of protien shake, and a fat free yogurt. Have you guys experienced this as well?? Thanks in advance for your comments and advice.

I was also banded on June 6. The gas pain should subside as time progresses. Are you using Gas-X? I religiously take my chewables or dissolvable strips. I found that walking really helped reduce my gas pain. Heating packs too. Hope you start to feel better.

Wow everyone - thank you so much for your replies. I am not alone feeling like this LOL. I have new mindset towards this clear Fluid stage now - healling. It's only 2 more days, anyone can do anything for 2 days. I have today to rest regarding work but do return to work tomorrow. I have a seasonal job at the Golf and Country Club so Saturday was spent roaming 27 holes on a golf cart! No wonder my incisions bled. But thankfully tomorrow and Tuesday I am stationed elsewhere. As for the Peanut Butter I feel much better knowing a few of you did the same. I wish I was able to have skim milk but my suggested diet does not allow me milk products until Tuesday. A typical day for my diet on clear liquids was suggested as: Breakfast: 1 glass of herbal tea & 1/2 Jello Lunch: 1 glass of clear chicken broth (no LUMPS) Snack: 1 glass of apple juice Dinner: 1 glass of clear beef broth So needless to say I have drank more than the suggested. But thank you again for all your kind words of encouragement

Hi everyone, I was just recently banded on Jun 6. I've been a strict clear liquid diet for the past 3 days, thankfully only 2 more days to go. Once I make it to the full fluids stage I'll be so so happy. This is my first post - just wanted to see if any of you had any similiar issues or concerns when you were recently banded? My port site incision is VERY tender (I know this is common) but today I went back to work and ended up bleeding from the site onto my shirt. I was doing a little too much too fast and have tomorrow off to rest up. I'm struggling to feel full on this clear liquid diet. I must admit I put some Peanut Butter on my finger and sucked on it for while. Overall it was less than 1/2tsp over 2 days. DO YOU THINK I DAMAGED ANYTHIN? Has anyone else experienced this? Should I just keep drinking more broth? More tea? Can I be drinking too many Clear liquids during this phase? My clinic gave me a sample meal planner but there is no way I can make it with that little amount of fluilds or calories. Well hope to hear back from soon you with an tips, advice or words of encouragement