Hi I am new to this forum. I was just banded on Nov 1st. I have received some conflicting info and now I hope I haven't hurt the pouch. I was given a lap-banded booklet before surgery for post op diet which I was prepared for the 2 weeks clear fluid but when I checked out of the hospital they said clear liquids for only 2 days and then soft food. I called the doctors office before this 2 day period was over and talked to a nurse and she said that I could start soft foods after 2 days. Well then I went for my 1 week post op appt and the doctor (not the same doctor that did my surgery) said I should have been on clear liquids for another week but since I had started soft foods to stay on them for another 7 to 10 days. Am I doing any harm to the pouch or the healing process because a cup of food does not fill me up but I am trying to eat in extreme moderation. Any advice?

Don't you hate that when it happens? You're trying to follow orders but which orders are you too follow!? I think you should point this out to your surgeon, when you meet with him. I would go with what the last surgeon told you, but know that things may change when you meet w/your surgeon. Either way, soft foods won't hurt the band.

My surgeon told me, "What ever you might be told by a nutritionist, nurse, etc., I am the last word. Go by my directions." That pretty much sums it up. At the beginning I was told I could eat certain food items by the nutritionist, however he had his own ideas.

My doc doesn't even have us do a clear liquid phase. He even ordered 2% chocolate milk for me so I could take my meds.

Talk to your doc and let him know that you got such conflicting information.

I had 2 weeks of liquids, anything that would go through a straw, then 2 weeks of mushy and onto the real food. Sounds like the nutritionst is writing her own book. Just don't overdo it at this point. You were suppose to be healing. Hopefully all is well.

The doc's info and the hospital's info was the same for me 2 weeks clear after surgery... darn

If your doc says your okay then your okay. Don't worry, just go slow.