I was banded on Monday and I have been trying to adhere to the liquid diet BUT I can not take down every thing they have listed. It is super hard for me to finish a cup of soup. I cant tell if I am full or if its just the gas but i feel full. I havent been hungry and im just afraid of not being nourished. Have any of you all experienced this . Help!

I didn't do anything other than milk with protein stirred (not blended) in and vitamin water for the first 5 days. I think the goal is to make sure you are getting your protein. Save the soup for when you feel hungry.

Molly - Doesnt that sample menu that NYU gives u seem like a lot to ingest right now? or it just me?

I am trying to choke down my propel right now. Everything just seems like a hassle.

One day at a time i guess.

Hi,

Well, since you have only been banded since Monday, I would bet that you tummy is just swollen from the surgery. I know I felt like I had a LOT of restriction right after surgery, for about a week and a half.

Unfortunately, that feeling full all the time does go away..Sigh. LOL. Don't freak out, don't force anything down that you don't feel you can handle, and if you have any questions, you should ask your doctor. So many doctors have different guidelines for what their patients should be doing.

If you are concerned about nutrients, you can always take a Chewable Vitamin and that will help. Just made sure you chew it reeeeeeally good..

Hope this helps

Molly - Doesnt that sample menu that NYU gives u seem like a lot to ingest right now? or it just me?

I am trying to choke down my propel right now. Everything just seems like a hassle.

One day at a time i guess.

No joke. I was supposed to start mushy today and I took the list shopping last night and then today I just stayed with my Protein because I have no clue in the world how I am supposed to get enough protein and eat the things on that list. I mean, how much cottage cheese do I have to eat to get 60 grams of protein???

Have you considered using unflavored protein powder to mix into the cottage cheese? I ordered some yesterday have'nt tasted it yet.