Hey guys I was banded on Monday by Dr. Hollis in Houston, TX and need a little feedback on the post op diet. I have tons of paperwork, including the discharge orders and an actual book, which covers eating after the operation, but I am still a bit confused. Do we have three or four phases in the post op diet? The book says three, but they are broken down into weeks one and two, weeks three and four and then solids. Also, there is a bit of contradiction with what is allowed. They say no fruits or veggies in week one, but the smoothie King Gladiator, which is one of the Protein shakes listed has two fruits in it?? I called for clarification and the nurse said she wouldn't do it if she were me???? Ugh, so why is it listed? My experience has been exactly like this the whole time, from payments, to drinking and pre op, just a lot of unnecessary riff raff, but I am trying to stay on track at this point, since I am now actually banded.

Week One

Thin liquids and Protein Shakes

Week Two

Thicker liquids is this the mushies stage?

Week Three

Soft foods, aka mushies?

Week Four

Solids

Is this accurate?

That is pretty much how I have understood it as well. I was banded by Dr. Reilly (also of True Results) on 12/16 and had my first post-op check-up on Thursday. I really liked my patient advocate, but I haven't seen my surgeon enough to know what exactly I think of him. When I went in on Thursday, I had to wait for over an hour because he was in surgery, then he spent a total of about 2 minutes checking me out and telling me when to come back. He DID ask if I had any questions, but I felt so rushed!

On the other hand,

Hi... I was with Dr. Hollis as well.

Hope you are doing well.

I understood as follows per the 4 page post op diet. The one that says "post this on your refrigerator".

Week 1- Jello, Protein shakes, and chicken broth... including the smoothie king Protein shake if you want.. it is not a smoothie.. it's like having the fruit punch flavored protein shakes.. not like you are eating fresh fruit.

Week 2- Protein shakes, Soup (YAY!).. but not campbells chunky or anything.. I have been sticking to tomato, cream of whatever... no rice/potato, and then low carb, sugar free yogurt... (2/day) Plus jello and broth as "snacks". This is NOT the mushy stage yet. My one cheat was trying to get a little tuna down and ate it too fast and it came right back up! My bad there.

Week 3- This is mushy stage... I plan for mashed up tuna, chicken in a can and overcooked veg, eggs... plus all of the above as well. You know how anti-carb he is.. a lot of folks have been doing mashed potatoes and such but I know the pre-op diet of low/no carb WORKS so am sticking to it. Not sure about measuring 4 oz... was just going to eyeball 1/2 cup..really am going to test my restriction as well... what do you think?

Week 4- Solids.

How has your experience been other than issues with post-op diet? I really like his staff... have not spent any time with him per say.

Happy New Year!

Kelli

Kelli-

Thanks for replying, I'll def need to call the Dr.'s office tomorrow, b/c I have def been having soup since day 1 post op, I thought that was considered a thin liquid. I haven't had anything in the soup, just the base itself, but it looks like, I have really been off!!!!! I'm so worried, now and I hope I didn't cause any damage! I've felt fine since like Weds., and today I was able to finish a half of a shake!!!! All in all, I am doing well, at least I hope so, I'm about to call the Dr.'s office now, cause I am seriously worried!

Hi... I was with Dr. Hollis as well.

Hope you are doing well.

I understood as follows per the 4 page post op diet. The one that says "post this on your refrigerator".

Week 1- Jello, Protein shakes, and chicken broth... including the smoothie king protein shake if you want.. it is not a smoothie.. it's like having the fruit punch flavored protein shakes.. not like you are eating fresh fruit.

Week 2- Protein shakes, soup (YAY!).. but not campbells chunky or anything.. I have been sticking to tomato, cream of whatever... no rice/potato, and then low carb, sugar free yogurt... (2/day) Plus jello and broth as "snacks". This is NOT the mushy stage yet. My one cheat was trying to get a little tuna down and ate it too fast and it came right back up! My bad there.

Week 3- This is mushy stage... I plan for mashed up tuna, chicken in a can and overcooked veg, eggs... plus all of the above as well. You know how anti-carb he is.. a lot of folks have been doing mashed potatoes and such but I know the pre-op diet of low/no carb WORKS so am sticking to it. Not sure about measuring 4 oz... was just going to eyeball 1/2 cup..really am going to test my restriction as well... what do you think?

Week 4- Solids.

How has your experience been other than issues with post-op diet? I really like his staff... have not spent any time with him per say.

Happy New Year!

Kelli

Kelli-

Thanks for replying, I'll def need to call the Dr.'s office tomorrow, b/c I have def been having soup since day 1 post op, I thought that was considered a thin liquid. I haven't had anything in the soup, just the base itself, but it looks like, I have really been off!!!!! I'm so worried, now and I hope I didn't cause any damage! I've felt fine since like Weds., and today I was able to finish a half of a shake!!!! All in all, I am doing well, at least I hope so, I'm about to call the Dr.'s office now, cause I am seriously worried!

I'm sorry.. I sure did not mean to worry you! If you were just having the base I'm sure that is fine. You will read so many different things on this site... but I'm sure you have not done any damage.. your body would "tell" you. I have found the nurses/advocates at the office helpful and they ring you back pretty quickly. Good luck to you and keep in touch.