I was just banded Tuesday May 31st at 2 pm, so it has been just 48hours. I think pain wise, I am doing just fine. I am just on liquids including Protein shakes. My problem is I can't seem to stand much other than Water and apple juice and even the apple juice is not working very well. It is not that I can't get it down it is that is leaves this really horrible taste in my mouth.Seems like all liquids are sweet and anything sweet seems to leave that nasty taste. I did do some chicken broth which was better, but I am worried that I am really getting no nutrients at all. I am not hungry at all. Did anyone else have the problem of not really being able to drink much of anything?

I don't think I am dehydrated, but I am getting very little protein for sure. Any ideas? I will be happy to move to mushies, not because I am hungry so much as I can consume things that aren't sweet with artificial sweeteners and such. Can't stand that taste in my mouth!

Other than that...if anyone wants to be my buddy on a more personal level like sharing emails or being facebook friends..I could use a pal I think. Message me at terimcallister@sbcglobal.net or find me on fb Teri McAllister

Hi sweetie!

I was banded May 31st also.

My dr office told me only liquid for the 1st 2 weeks then move on to mushies.

I purchased the Isopure drinks. They come in different flavors and have a lot of Protein in them.

I was just banded Tuesday May 31st at 2 pm, so it has been just 48hours. I think pain wise, I am doing just fine. I am just on liquids including Protein shakes. My problem is I can't seem to stand much other than Water and apple juice and even the apple juice is not working very well. It is not that I can't get it down it is that is leaves this really horrible taste in my mouth.Seems like all liquids are sweet and anything sweet seems to leave that nasty taste. I did do some chicken broth which was better, but I am worried that I am really getting no nutrients at all. I am not hungry at all. Did anyone else have the problem of not really being able to drink much of anything?

I don't think I am dehydrated, but I am getting very little protein for sure. Any ideas? I will be happy to move to mushies, not because I am hungry so much as I can consume things that aren't sweet with artificial sweeteners and such. Can't stand that taste in my mouth!

Other than that...if anyone wants to be my buddy on a more personal level like sharing emails or being facebook friends..I could use a pal I think. Message me at terimcallister@sbcglobal.net or find me on fb Teri McAllister

Hi, Teri. Congrats on your band! The liquid phase is tough, but you can do it. Instead of chicken broth, try straining chicken noodle Soup and drinking that liquid. I know it's the same concept, but the chicken noodle soup broth tasted better to me than plain chicken broth.

Have you tried Mio Water? It is a liquid flavoring that you can add to water. It's sugar free and zero calories and is really good (in my opinion). You can find it next to Crystal Light in your local store and they have all kinds of flavors Just be careful to not add too much. A little bit will suffice. Hope this helps a little.

Just worry about staying hydrated while you are on liquids. Do your best to get your shakes down but don't get concerned about malnutrition in this short time period.