I was banded on July 1st by Dr. Hill in Saranac Lake, NY. I was having trouble with my medications sticking and clogging the stoma. Wow did that ever hurt!! But I learned to go much slower with my pills (minutes rather than seconds) and they seem to be going ok now. I have received some conflicting information on when to go from clear liquids to creamy ones. One dietitian and the Lap band for Life book say two weeks post op. The hospital dietitian sent me home with a list where after the first couple of days, I can go to protein shakes. So, which is right?:thumbup:

I was banded on July 1st by Dr. Hill in Saranac Lake, NY. I was having trouble with my medications sticking and clogging the stoma. Wow did that ever hurt!! But I learned to go much slower with my pills (minutes rather than seconds) and they seem to be going ok now. I have received some conflicting information on when to go from clear liquids to creamy ones. One dietitian and the LAP-BAND® for Life book say two weeks post op. The hospital dietitian sent me home with a list where after the first couple of days, I can go to protein shakes. So, which is right?:confused:

Call your MD for clarification, you will find here that there is no set rule each doc is different. Congrats on being banded, I will officially be apart of the family on July 14th:thumbup:

Hello, I too was banded on July 1st. I moved to protein on the 2nd however i had a very hard time with it i couldnt stand the smell or the taste so it took me to about the 4th when i mixed unflavored protein with diet snapple. So looking forward to friday when i start pureed food !! :confused:

I was banded on the 1st as well and I started protein shakes on about the 3rd or fourth day. To be sure I would call my doctors office though. Good luck.

:confused: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :thumbup:

I'd talk to your doctor about which is right. I come to find everyone has different directions on when to start what.

Good Luck in your new Journey!