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I was supposed to be on clear liquids for 2 weeks then full liquids for two weeks. I called the Dr. after 7 days and yelled help. He asked me how I felt and said I could go to full liquids like cream soups. This was wonderful!!. I am now on my 15th day. (Banded April 9th) I went for my first appointment yeasterday and I am still on full liquids but am introducing mushy foods like mashed potatoes, Chicken Salid as well as a few other things. The bottom line to all my rambling is everyone is different. The rules cover extreme cases and are on the safe side. Always talk to your Dr. but he may let you progress faster if he or she thinks you are up to it. But no matter what the answer is follow their advice.

It kills me that so many people on this forum seem to be misinformed or just do not understand how this band works. It is not a magic bullet that will cure things overnght. As with some other posters have said this is healing time. My Doctor will not do a fill for 6-8 weeks after surgery. This was explained to me very well. I was also told not to even worry about weight for the fist 6-8 weeks and as long as I followed the diet instructions during that time I would be fine. I was banded 4-9-09 and I am still on a clear liquid diet. The soft foods 2 weeks, then some regular foods for two weeks. Then we will talk about fills but it may not happen. During these times you still must limit your intake or you will not heal properly. I have a great Dr. who explained to me in detail how to succeed. It looks like others are not so lucky.

I am 3 days PO and actually feel good. Today is much better than yesterday as far as being hungry. I will be on clear liquids for two weeks. This means no protien shakes or anythink like that. I get jealous when I read on here that some people are allowed mushy foods and protien shakes after 3-4 days. I am just going to do what my doctor said and suck it up until he tells me to move forward.