how soon for mushy foods?

Holly · December 21, 2003

Hi All. I haven't posted much at all and am newly banded, 3 days post op. I was wondering what was the earliest someone has started mushy foods?

Thanks !

Holly

GeezerSue · December 21, 2003

Hi, Holly!

I read about one person who ate on the way home from the surgery. Not usually your best move. And certainly an historical cause of bands moving out of their proper placement into dangerous locations.

Anyway, MOST doctors want us on liquids (clear and then full) for about two weeks...sometimes more, sometimes less. If you think you might be starving, it is likely because you aren't getting enough Protein. There are many sources, from powders and canned drinks to Jamba juice (my favorite.) Do you live near any juice places?

How about a little soft-boiled egg yolk? Many things can BECOME liquids, courtesy of a blender of food processor and a little juice or Water or milk. (This is a post-op diet, don't stay on these foods after the healing process.)

What are you eating now?

Sue

Holly · December 21, 2003

Thanks Sue.

I'm currently on full liquids. But am constantly craving eggs or cheese. I never thought of the soft boiled egg yolk, will definatley try.

Dizzy182 · December 22, 2003

I say stick it out honey! Follow your doctors orders as closely as possible because you want this to be a smooth recovery...Good Luck!

GeezerSue · December 22, 2003

Also, is this very far? While it makes for a horrid "bandster" diet, a Peanut Butter Moo'd with an extra Protein boost can make a day's meals and really up your Protein during the post-op stage.

http://jambajuice.com/where/index.html?s=NJ

Holly · December 22, 2003

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to stick to the diet as closely as possible. I don't want to take any chances with any problems.

tonirama · October 28, 2007

Stick to it...you'll be fine. I was banded 4 days ago, and I am already BORED of the clear liquid.....I had smooth yogart and a Protein Shake this morning....so...so....not bad!!!

But remember...its only 3-4 weeks of our life!!!! Keep telling yourself that!!!

bandster_1007 · October 29, 2007

i was banded on the 18th and my doctor gave me the green light for mushies on Friday because i was hungry already. they said that some people with lower BMI's get hungrier faster, and also that my swelling has just gone down faster.

i was hungry an hour after eating a whole can of pureed great northern Beans. now that i am eating mushees i am never hungry. i only eat because i know it is time to do so.

Coo · October 29, 2007

Hang in there Holly :boink:

I was day three, I was in hospital, and because I was a veggie I only had this urine looking vegetable clear "broth" or ummm apple juice. I asked my surgeon and I started on sloppy porridge and some lentil Soup -that helped me so much.

HTH