I have been banded 3 weeks....am having milk shakes and puried food.

But I'm confused ..how often should we eat...I thought every 2 hrs...but I'm not loosing weight..

can anyone guide me please...

At three weeks out, it is very common to have not lost anything, or to even gain a couple pounds. YOur goal during this time is to let your body heal. The weight loss will come in time. Just follow your Dr's instructions, and make sure you're getting your water and protein in.

The guide line my doctor gave me was very simple. He calls the Four of Fours. 4 oz of fluid followed by 4 oz of solid, four hours apart, 4 times a day. I was banded 2-28-11 and I have lost 40lbs so far following the Four of Fours. Just hang in there.....it gets better!

The above was very good advice.

You mentioned milk shakes. Do you mean protein shakes that are say 250 calories with 30 g of protein or a dessert milkshake? Also for mushies what kind? At three weeks I was allowed to have low/non fat cottage cheese or ricotta. At week four when I could add shredding chicken I mixed it with low fat laughing cow cheese much better than mayo.

So Rick are u drinking the fluid right before u eat or do u weight 30 min before eating? I find the no drinking is a real challenge for me. I'm texan and I LOVE my tea w meals!!! I'm very interested in your Rule of 4s. I'm still on wk 3 of being banded... I have another week of mooshie stuff. No meat, no salad... I miss chewing.

@ Ktfrogger: Yes, I drink it right before I eat. My doctor says it cleans out anything that might still be in the pouch. It sounded goofy but it seems to be working well for me. Its easy to remember.

hi....yes I'm having protien shakes...and for mushies its a paste of pulses, little rice, and some veggies...I also have oats and scrambled egg...but I do want to eat normal food...